| Could vaccine mandates lead to some people losing their jobs if they refuse to vaccinate?
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has allowed companies to mandate the flu and other vaccines and has indicated they can require COVID-19 vaccines.
People can request exemptions for medical or religious reasons. Some states have proposed laws that restrict mandating the vaccines because of their “emergency use” status, but that may become less of an issue if and when full approval is granted.
How employers approach the issue will vary. Experts say many might not want to require vaccination because of the administrative burden of tracking compliance, managing exemption requests or handling legal claims.
As a result, many employers may strongly encourage vaccination without making it mandatory.
Rachel Gebaide, an employment law expert in Orlando, Florida, said employers will need to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be made for employees who request exemptions.
She said the accommodations could range from allowing the employees to work in a different location, requiring them to wear masks or to take part in weekly testing.
As for employees who do not claim a disability or religious belief but still refuse vaccination, it's possible their employment could end and she cautions business owners to consider that.
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