Still Have Questions About Vaccinations & Staff?

The Black & White:

•  Neither CDC or OSHA requires any precautions for the fully vaccinated…

  …but some state and local laws do.

• Vaccination status is not a protected category under federal law…

  …but Montana has banned discrimination based on immunization status and others might follow.

• Private employers can ask about vaccination status…

  …but some states have made laws against requiring documentation.

• Unvaccinated workers should still wear a mask, stay 6’ from others, be aware of properly ventilated rooms, and wash hands often…

  …but employers can choose to still require vaccinated employees to wear masks.

The Grey Areas:

• Be careful about creating differing policies for vaccinated vs. unvaccinated employees.

• Consider an anonymous survey:  if staff are fully vaccinated, loosen standards, if not, keep stricter standards for all.

• Consider “reasonable accommodations” for unvaccinated employees with disability-related and religious reasons.

• Don’t exclude unvaccinated employees from meetings or opportunities—this is just inviting a lawsuit.

• Bottom line? Consider employee morale before you implement new policies!