K&L Gates Triage: Avoiding the Risks Associated with Mandatory Vaccination Programs

This episode discusses the risks associated with mandatory employee vaccination programs and practical tips for health care entities on how to minimize these risks from an employment law perspective. In particular, this episode highlights a recent case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding exemptions for religious beliefs. The case provides insight into how health care employers should approach an accommodation or exemption process that will comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

About Triage
Triage: Rapid Legal Lessons for Busy Health Care Professionals has been created by K&L Gates to convey information about developments in health law through short, three to five minute podcasts.

If you work in the health care industry, you have grown accustomed to frequent changes in laws and regulations. On some days, it may seem like an insurmountable task to keep up with every change, especially as a new presidential administration and new policies take shape.

The K&L Gates Health Care Practice will regularly create Triage podcasts to help you learn about the latest developments in health law. Our lawyers will identify the most important changes and analyze the impact of these changes on our clients.

Catch-up on past episodes by visiting our Triage program page.

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