Covid masks Even before the coronavirus vaccines gained approval for distribution, COVID-related workplace issues were already a legal hotbed for employers.

In December 2020, vaccines from both Pfizer and Moderna received FDA emergency use authorizations to begin the fight against COVID-19, and vaccination programs are underway across the country. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission acted swiftly in December, issuing guidance indicating that employers are generally permitted to require coronavirus vaccinations for employees.

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