by Stephen Hans | Dec 13, 2021 | COVID-19 NY Workers & Businesses
What questions are legal to ask employees about COVID-19? The EEOC COVIC-19 guidance for employers is extensive. The pandemic has ushered in situations that require compliance. Yet, at the same time, employers must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
by Stephen Hans | Aug 9, 2021 | COVID-19 NY Workers & Businesses
Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Has Anti-Retaliation Measures Anti-Retaliation for COVID-19 is something employers should be aware of. The Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for OSHA regarding COVID-19 went into effect near the end of June 2021. The ETS only...
by Stephen Hans | Jun 23, 2021 | COVID-19 NY Workers & Businesses
What type of incentives should or should not employers offer? Determining acceptable vaccine incentives for workers also relates to guidelines issued by the EEOC. According to a JD Supra article the most common incentives that employers offer are cash/gifts and paid...
by Stephen Hans | Jun 16, 2021 | COVID-19 NY Workers & Businesses
What guidelines apply to vaccine incentives? Vaccine incentives through employers are another option for promoting worker vaccinations. However, there are guidelines an employer must follow. According to EEOC’s updated guidance, employers can offer an incentive of any...
by Stephen Hans | Jun 9, 2021 | COVID-19 NY Workers & Businesses
Confidentiality of Vaccination Proof or Confirmation Voluntary COVID-19 vaccine programs for employment are an option some employers are considering. Employers who aren’t requiring employee vaccination still have the legal right to inquire whether an employee...
by Stephen Hans | Jun 2, 2021 | COVID-19 NY Workers & Businesses
To Require or Not Require COVID Vaccination? Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for employment is still something that the majority of U.S. employers have not required. However, as an employer, it is wise to come to your own decision. In doing so, it is important to...
