The COVID-19 pandemic has raised many questions about workplace safety and the rights of employers and employees. One of the most pressing questions is whether employers can require their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
In the United States, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidance stating that employers can mandate COVID-19 vaccines for their employees, subject to certain exceptions. These exceptions include employees who have a sincerely held religious objection to vaccines or who have a medical condition that prevents them from getting vaccinated. Employers must also provide reasonable accommodations for employees who cannot be vaccinated, such as allowing them to work from home or wear a mask.