Employers Can Require Vaccines , for Returning Office Workers.<br />According to the CDC, 50% of American adults are now vaccinated against COVID-19.<br />But many people are <br />still hesitant to get the shot, .<br />leaving many employers trying to figure out the best way to ensure workers' health and safety.<br />A recent guidance issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says employers can <br />legally require employees to be vaccinated.<br />However, workers can claim medical or religious exemptions and still keep their jobs.<br />Many employers such as Target, Kroger, Petco and more are relying on incentives instead of mandates in an attempt to avoid any potential lawsuits.<br />Many employers such as Target, Kroger, Petco and more are relying on incentives instead of mandates in an attempt to avoid any potential lawsuits.<br />Many employers such as Target, Kroger, Petco and more are relying on incentives instead of mandates in an attempt to avoid any potential lawsuits.<br />States such as Ohio and California have also rolled out incentive programs with cash prizes.<br />States such as Ohio and California have also rolled out incentive programs with cash prizes.<br />According to NPR, at least 85 bills have been introduced <br />by state lawmakers to limit an employer's ability to force <br />workers to get vaccinated or terminate them if they refuse.<br />In April, Montana passed such a bill and <br />Gov. Greg Gianforte issued an executive order banning "vaccine passports.".<br />[Receiving a shot] is entirely voluntary and will not be mandated by the State of Montana. We are committed to protecting individual liberty and personal privacy, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, via statement
