In general, it is recommended for employers to offer vaccinations to employees on a voluntary basis; however, employers in most states may be able to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations as long as the employer complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released specific guidance (Section K) on the COVID-19 vaccine. It has also updated its Pandemic Preparedness for the Workplace guidance to reflect the current COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance indicates that an employer must consider reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities and those employees whose religious beliefs conflict with receiving a vaccine.
