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White and Williams LLP

Are Vaccine Mandates Becoming the “New Normal” For Employers?

COVID-19 is once again at the forefront for employers as the Delta variant rapidly surges throughout the country, while vaccination rates lag and new scientific findings explain how the virus spreads. Faced with concerns that...more

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Ohio law prohibits COVID-19 vaccination mandates for public schools; Outlaws mandates of vaccines without “full” FDA approval and...

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On July 14, 2021, Governor Dewine signed House Bill (H.B.) 244 into law. The new law becomes effective 90 days after the governor’s signature. Under H.B. 244, public schools may not: ..Discriminate against an individual...more

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Ohio bill prohibits COVID-19 vaccination mandates for public schools and universities; Outlaws mandates of vaccines without “full”...

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On June 28, 2021, the Ohio legislature passed House Bill (H.B.) 244. If approved by Governor DeWine, H.B. 244 would prohibit Ohio public schools and universities from requiring that students and employees receive the COVID-19...more

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[DISMISSED]: First Lawsuit Filed Challenging Private Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccine

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UPDATE: On June 12, 2021, the hospital’s motion to dismiss this lawsuit in its entirety was granted. The Court found that the hospital’s policy of mandating the COVID-19 vaccine aligned with its business of saving lives...more

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Employers Take a Shot at Managing the COVID-19 Vaccine

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In recent weeks, the Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for certain vaccines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While recognized as an important step in easing the global pandemic, the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

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

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

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EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID Vaccines: Mandatory Vaccinations Permitted, With Some Exceptions

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Both practical and legal issues will need to be resolved, but as of today, the EEOC has signaled that mandatory COVID vaccinations are lawful for the vast majority of employees. On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Will People with Disabilities Have Priority for a COVID-19 Vaccine?

The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly devasting to people with disabilities. Recent studies indicate that they are three times as likely to die from the virus as the general population. But as the pharmaceutical...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

May Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines?

Given pending anticipated FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, and encouraging vaccine results from Moderna and AstraZeneca, many employers are wondering whether they may legally mandate vaccinations for their...more

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