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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII... more +
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is a United States federal law enacted in 1964 and aimed at preventing discrimination in the workplace on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, and religion. Title VII has been subsequently extended to discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and sexual stereotypes and to prohibit sexual harassment. Title VII applies to all employers with fifteen or more employees including private employers, state and local governments, and educational institutions.  less -
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EEOC Drops New Guidance on COVID-19 Testing

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More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the face of all sorts of uncertainty amid multiple new variants and waves of infection, employers could at least be confident of one thing – it is generally okay to...more

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Indiana Enacts New Law on Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed into law House Bill 1001, curbing COVID-19 vaccine mandates by employers. Under the law, which went into effect immediately, most Indiana employers who require employees to...more

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Vaccine Mandate for Government Contractors: Guidance and FAR Class Deviation Bring Clarity and Questions

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On September 9, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042, "Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors," that directed agencies to include a clause in new contracts, options, and extensions...more

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September Fast Break Recap: Vaccine Mandates – Latest Developments and Best Practices

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In our latest Fast Break session and on the heels of recent announcements from the Biden-Harris administration and the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) granting of full authorization for the Pfizer vaccine in August,...more

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FDA full approval of Pfizer vaccine should reduce risk of employer mandates

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On August 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fully approved the Pfizer vaccine for those 16 and older - the first full approval of the three COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S. The Moderna and Johnson &...more

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Increasing COVID-19 Cases Accompanied By Increasing Employer Vaccination Policies: Can Employers Legally Require Employees To...

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As the Delta variant of COVID-19 rapidly spreads across the country and offices continue to reopen with the close of summer, questions around mandatory vaccination policies are on the rise. On the heels of federal and local...more

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COVID-19 Variants and Key Government Actions Accelerate Employer Vaccination Policy Implementation

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With transmission of the Delta variant on the rise, many employers are revisiting plans to implement COVID-19 vaccination policies. As we have previously explained, employers may encourage and mandate vaccination against...more

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Employer Vaccination Policies Will Continue to Gain Momentum as DOJ Offers New Guidance and Federal Employers Impose New Vaccine...

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With the Delta variant on an upswing and COVID-19 vaccines widely available, more and more employers are considering implementing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies in the workplace. This is especially true for employers...more

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DOJ Releases Memorandum Supporting Employers’ Right to Mandate Vaccines Approved by the FDA for Emergency Use

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Growing numbers of private businesses and public entities have announced policies requiring employees and others to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment or as a condition of access to facilities or...more

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Flattening the Curve: Are Vaccination Mandates a Viable Strategy for Hospitals?

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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines hold promise to control the pandemic and help restore normal social and economic life, even as variant threats loom. ...more

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Can Colleges Mandate Vaccines? Yes, But Beware.

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As institutions of higher education (“IHEs”) approach their summer and fall terms, the question on every administrator’s mind is: Can our institution legally implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for students and/or...more

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Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines in Hospitals

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On June 4, 2021, a federal judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order that would have blocked Houston Methodist Hospital (the “Hospital”) from requiring its employees to receive one of the currently-available...more

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Updated EEOC Guidance and New COVID-19 Litigation

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The EEOC issued updated guidance stating that federal equal employment opportunity laws do not prevent an employer from requiring all employees physically entering the workplace to be vaccinated for COVID-19, subject to some...more

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EEOC Updates Workplace COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance For Employers

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On May 28, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued updated guidance regarding workplace COVID-19 vaccination policies and employee accommodations (the “Updated Guidance”). Among other issues, the...more

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The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: What Employers Need to Know

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Key Points: - Vaccinations for COVID-19 are picking up steam around the country as supply increases and eligibility expands. - Now is the time for employers to think through issues raised by employee vaccination...more

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Take COVID-19 Vaccine or Else: Legal Pitfalls for Employers

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The imminent availability of a COVID-19 vaccine has garnered massive public attention. Perhaps the most pressing question from Colorado employers is, “Can employees be required to take the vaccine once it’s available?”...more

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Legal and Practical Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace

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For employers, encouraging but not mandating employee COVID-19 vaccination avoids legal risks. Organizations seeking to require vaccination of visitors need to consider public accommodation accessibility requirements. ...more

Alston & Bird

COVID-19 Vaccines: Seven Questions for Employers

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The long-awaited COVID-19 vaccines have at least one symptom in common with the coronavirus itself: more questions for employers. Our Labor & Employment Group provides an analytical framework for employers on the significant...more

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EEOC Issues Guidance On Employer-Mandated Vaccines

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The first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have arrived in Oregon and in states across the nation. In Oregon, Governor Brown has prioritized front-line health care workers and nursing home residents for receiving the first round...more

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EEOC Issues Guidance On Whether Employers Can Require Employees To Receive A COVID-19 Vaccine

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Based on welcome news that the COVID-19 vaccine may be available to the public in the coming months, many employers are beginning to consider whether mandatory vaccinations can be incorporated into existing strategies to...more

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The COVID-19 Vaccine and Healthcare Employers: To Mandate or Not to Mandate?

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With COVID-19 vaccines now being distributed to healthcare facilities, including hospitals, long-term care, and other healthcare providers, employers in these industries are faced with an immediate decision: whether to...more

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Employment Law Update: Do’s And Don’ts For Employers On Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations

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Amidst the FDA’s recent approval of at least two COVID-19 vaccines – and given the divergent views as to who will be able or willing to receive them in the coming months – employers are now considering whether and to what...more

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EEOC Guidance for Employers on COVID-19 Vaccines Before a Return to Work

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With the FDA’s recent approval of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine, the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee’s Advisory Council’s scheduled vote of today on the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine...more

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EEOC Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance, Allowing Employer Mandates

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Widespread COVID-19 vaccination is considered critical for many employers to return employees to work safely and resume normal business operations in the future. As such, many employers have been asking whether they can...more

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The Question Everyone Is Asking: Can We Require Our Employees To Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine?

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At long last, in a very challenging year, some good news is finally here: the FDA has granted emergency authorization for the use of a COVID-19 vaccine, and the process is now underway to distribute the vaccine to millions of...more

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