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In a Grand Rapids Business Journal article titled “<a href="https://grbj.com/opinion/guest-column/employers-can-mandate-vaccines-to-a-point/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Employers Can Mandate Vaccines – To a Point</a>,” Warner attorney Steve Palazzolo provides an overview of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidance regarding whether or not employers can require employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Steve shares that on one hand, the EEOC’s guidance makes clear that getting vaccinated is not considered a medical examination, so employers do not have to show that the vaccine meets the “job-related and consistent with business necessity” standard of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for employee medical examinations for current employees. &nbsp; However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends pre-screening questions to ensure there are no medical reasons that would prevent individuals from receiving the vaccine. These questions are likely subject to the ADA per the EEOC’s updated guidance. &nbsp; Steve goes into further detail in the article, breaking down these and other portions of the guidance and recommendations from the EEOC and the CDC – to help employers determine the best way to approach a vaccination requirement. &nbsp; Read the full Grand Rapids Business Journal article <a href="https://grbj.com/opinion/guest-column/employers-can-mandate-vaccines-to-a-point/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. &nbsp; Steve Palazzolo counsels clients on employee issues, policy development, NLRB, ADA, FMLA, FLSA and international labor relations. He represents numerous organizations across a multitude of industries in acquisitions, immigration, employee benefits, campaign finance, employment litigation and civil rights issues. Learn more about Steve’s practice <a href="https://www.wnj.com/people/steven-a-palazzolo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

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Employers Can Mandate Vaccines – To a Point

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Employers Can Mandate Vaccines – To a Point

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