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Employer Guidance on Religious Objections to COVID-19 Vaccinations
On Oct. 25, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should handle employee religious objections to mandated COVID-19 vaccinations. The new FAQs address rules that apply to...
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule Impact Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Inquiries?
On Sept. 30, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the application of the Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule on employers and the COVID-19 vaccination in the workplace....
What are the Best Options to Encourage Employee Vaccinations?
While employers are glad to have employees returning to the workplace, the COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise in some areas, leading some businesses to require vaccinations or negative tests before employees can enter their worksites, especially with potential...
