Author: William Thacker

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Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination Among a Union Workforce

Many employers are weighing the pros and cons of mandating that their employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of continued employment.  In a non-union environment, mandating the vaccine generally is permissible, so long as the employer allows for exceptions for religious or health reasons.  See https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws at Section K, Vaccinations.  This point was …

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Is Your Organization Taking the Correct Steps to Prevent and Defend Against Harassment Claims? Recent EEOC Guidance Suggests Best Practices

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, most employers have become more acutely aware of the risks involved in failing to effectively prevent and respond to claims of workplace harassment.  This renewed awareness should cause all employers, large and small, to evaluate their policies, processes and practices in place to prevent harassment and to respond …

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