Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance has confirmed employers may require a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment and/or to return to the workplace. Employers that choose to do so, however, need to be careful about how they implement the vaccine requirements.
Who Will Administer Vaccine?
Under the EEOC’s guidance, administering the COVID-19 vaccine or asking whether an employee has been vaccinated isn’t by itself a medical examination or a disability-related inquiry under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).