COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Workplace
EEOC guidance on mandatory vaccine programs in the workplace
EEOC guidance on mandatory vaccine programs in the workplace
It’s week 2 of Phase 2 and in this week’s Advisor we address revised guidance from the EEOC, as well as some FAQs from OSHA regarding face coverings. We also look at the requirements for the new Emergency Educator License. COVID-19 advisor vol 11 (June 15, 2020)
Updated EEOC Technical Assistance
New guidance from EEOC regarding COVID-19 and the laws EEOC enforces.
This week's Advisor outlines some safety measures employers should consider when developing plans for when employees return to work. These measures can also be used now with essential employees. COVID-19 Advisor vol 7 (May 4, 2020) As a reminder, employers should also consult the EEOC's Pandemic guidance (see our earlier post here) which addresses steps [...]
EEOC guidance regarding preparing for a pandemic
On June 1, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court decided EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc., and held, 8-1, that Title VII prohibits employers from refusing to hire an applicant in order to avoid accommodating a religious practice that could be accommodated without undue hardship. The case was brought by Ms. Samantha Elauf, a Muslim [...]
On July 14, 2014, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance addressing employer obligations under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and providing clarification on how Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interact to protect pregnant employees. The new guidance has created controversy both because it addresses an employer’s obligation to [...]