{"id":15161,"date":"2021-04-16T07:41:49","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T07:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/?p=15161"},"modified":"2021-04-26T17:42:22","modified_gmt":"2021-04-26T17:42:22","slug":"new-business-new-hires-and-covid-19-vaccine-policies-considerations-for-employers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/new-business-new-hires-and-covid-19-vaccine-policies-considerations-for-employers\/","title":{"rendered":"New Business, New Hires, And COVID-19 Vaccine Policies: Considerations For Employers"},"content":{"rendered":"
After years of planning, fundraising, and preparation, you managed to start a business. Among the many things you have to worry about as an entrepreneur, the pandemic only exacerbates your struggles. You\u2019re ready to start hiring employees, but your main priority is keeping them safe. You\u2019re aware of health and safety policies like regular sanitation, employee wellness checks, signage, social distancing, and providing staff with PPE to reduce the risk of exposure and spread.<\/p>\n
Be that as it may, you\u2019d like to do more. Perhaps implementing a company-mandated policy for vaccinations would work. If this is something you\u2019re considering, there are a few things you need to know. Continue reading to learn more.<\/p>\n
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has stated that employers will have a right to require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine to maintain their jobs. This permission is primarily provided to companies that feel a significant health and safety risk to employees, customers, or the general public. If your startup doesn\u2019t fall in this category, it is best to encourage employees instead.<\/p>\n
Not sure you want to make COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for employees? You do have other options. Many companies<\/a><\/strong> have decided to offer incentives for staff interested in obtaining the vaccine. These incentives can include additional compensation, paid time off, or cash bonuses. By eliminating some of the challenges employees would have to go through to get the vaccine, employers can encourage more people to go through the process. When selecting this route, it is essential to remember not to make incentives too large to prevent claims of coercion.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re going to mandate vaccines or merely develop an incentive program to encourage employees to get vaccinated, you\u2019ll need to put these policies in writing. Such information is ideal for protecting your startup and educating your staff. You\u2019ll need to keep these documents on file, administer them to new hires during the onboarding process, and create signs to place in common areas. Don\u2019t make the mistake<\/a> <\/strong>of trying to write these policies and contracts on your own.<\/p>\nDeveloping A Policy<\/h2>\n
Work With An Attorney<\/h2>\n