Giving It Your Best Shot! The Legal and Practical Implications of Vaccinating a Home Care Workforce

With the highly contagious delta variant, rising number of COVID-19 infections, and numerous questions or requests from clients, home care employers are realizing that COVID-19 vaccines are an increasingly important – and sometimes contentious – workplace safety issue. However, implementing vaccination requirements and achieving a vaccinated workforce presents many legal and practical challenges.

In this complimentary webinar, Littler attorneys will discuss these challenges and provide practical suggestions for deciding on a vaccination plan, responding to client questions and demands regarding vaccination status, and achieving a safe and healthy workplace for caregivers and clients. Topics covered during this webinar will include:

• Government vaccine mandates and the implications of the mandates
• The types of COVID-19 policies home care employers can implement, and the benefits and risks associated with each
• Common client requests related to caregiver vaccination status and how to respond to them
• Wage and hour issues associated with COVID-19 vaccine policies
• Employee safety, workers' compensation, and privacy-related issues
• Benefits-related issues, including encouraging vaccinations as part of an employer's wellness program
• Requests to be excused from vaccination programs based on (1) religious beliefs, practices, or observances under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act or (2) medical conditions and/or disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Time:
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MT
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. CT
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET