Can (should) you require the COVID-19 vaccine as an employer?

The pandemic has been dragging on for nearly a year now, and vaccines are finally starting to become more widely available. Many companies are asking if they can (or should) require their team to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Yes, you can technically require it (with the exception of people who cannot receive it due to physical restrictions or religious beliefs).

However, our view is that employers should not require it. Instead, we’d suggest incentivizing your team with a gift card or similar small token (allowing team members with ADA or religious accommodations to complete another task to get the incentive).

– Molly Eyerman, Founder + CEO, VIVO Growth Partners