As it currently stands, employers can make their own determinations about requiring vaccinations though they must abide by the general duty clause in the Occupational Safety and Health Act to provide a work environment that is “free from recognized hazards.” And whether they are required to or choose to enact a mandatory vaccination policy, some employees will seek exceptions.
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Vaccines and the Workplace: Are Employers Inoculated from Liability?
By Lori Welty, Esq., Absence Management Senior Compliance Attorney, FINEOS Corporation
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