The COVID-19 Vaccine: Legal and Practical Implications

The legal landscape involving vaccination programs in the employment setting has evolved over the years, particularly in health care, which may provide a "road map" in addressing many of the issues dealing with the COVID-19 vaccine. There are, however, many unique and evolving issues tied to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Topics covered during this webinar will include:

• An update on priorities for distribution of the vaccine and the manner in which such decisions will be made
• A review of the legal issues that need to be addressed in any vaccination program developed by employers
• Requests to be excused from vaccination programs based on (1) religious beliefs, practices, or observances under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act or (2) medical conditions and/or disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Benefits-related issues, including encouraging vaccinations as part of an employer's wellness program
• Wage and hour issues, such as vaccine costs, compensable time, and the treatment of monetary incentives
• Employee safety, workers' compensation, and privacy-related issues
• Implementation of vaccination programs in a unionized setting, as well as the potential impact of the anti-vaccination movement and any "concerted protected activity"
• A review of employee vaccination programs for global employers