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On March 4, 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment
and Housing ("DFEH") issued updated guidance on various
COVID-19 related topics in a document titled "DFEH Employment
Information on COVID-19 FAQ" (the "Guidance").
In this current Guidance, the DFEH made clear that under the
California Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"),
"employers may require employees to receive an FDA-approved
vaccination against COVID-19 infection so long as the employer does
not discriminate against or harass employees or job applicants on
the basis of a protected characteristic."
The Guidance is consistent with the guidance issued by the U.S.