The White House issued the Path Out of the Pandemic: President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan on Sept 9th. The plan outlines a six-point approach to managing the ongoing pandemic. One of the most notable points involves vaccine mandates in the workplace.
The plan details the following regarding mandatory vaccines:
Additionally, the plan states that the administration will increase the amount of COVID-19 testing through:
It is still unclear how OSHA’s ETS will fit in with OSHA’s current COVID-19 Healthcare ETS. Similarly, the 27 states with current OSHA-approved State Plans will need to respond to the ETS once issued, and if certain provisions require implementation alongside the state’s standards and regulations.
The length of the ETS remains unknown. However, there is a possibility a permanent OSHA standard may eventually replace it.
Although it remains unclear when the new rules will take effect, covered employers are encouraged to start thinking about how they plan to navigate the many operational challenges that may come with vaccination and testing, including:
It is still unknown how the 100-employee rule will be counted. Or if employers will need to collect proof for these vaccine mandates. As the questions remain, employers should keep an eye out for any updates and prepare for any changes to come.
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