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Last week, HR departments got a moment of clarity on what may be the most important workplace storyline heading into 2021.
On Dec. 16, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) all but confirmed that employers may require proof that employees have a received a COVID-19 vaccination without violating non-discrimination laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), stating that such mandates are not ADA-defined medical exams in and of themselves. Though the agency did outline some exceptions, members of the employment law community who spoke to HR Dive believe the guidance will be of use to employers.