Not-So-Common Employment Questions: COVID-19 Vaccines
Not-So-Common Employment Questions: COVID-19 Vaccines
By Tom O'Day
As more businesses begin to reintegrate employees into their workplaces, they should be sure to comply with federal laws regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
Can I ask my employees if they have been vaccinated?
Yes. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says that simply asking whether an employee has been vaccinated— and nothing else— is not a medical inquiry or medical examination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employers with a legitimate business reason for asking that question (e.g., to direct patients to particular employees or healthcare providers) are in an even better position to ask that question. Employers should couple the question with a proactive statement that ...