Disney Vaccine Mandate , for Florida Workers Halted , After New State Laws Take Effect.<br />'The Independent' reports that Disney has <br />halted its policy requiring all Florida-based <br />employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine. .<br />According to a memo sent to employees, the decision comes after new state laws were passed that limit employers' power to require vaccination. .<br />According to a memo sent to employees, the decision comes after new state laws were passed that limit employers' power to require vaccination. .<br />Disney informed employees <br />that the decision was also driven by <br />the Occupational Safety and Health Administration <br />(OSHA) vaccination guideline being appealed in court. .<br />Disney informed employees <br />that the decision was also driven by <br />the Occupational Safety and Health Administration <br />(OSHA) vaccination guideline being appealed in court. .<br />On November 22, Disney released <br />a statement addressing the policy change. .<br />We believe that our approach <br />to mandatory vaccines has been <br />the right one as we’ve continued <br />to focus on the safety and well-being <br />of our Cast Members and Guests, <br />and at this point, .., Disney statement, via 'The Independent'.<br />... more than 90 percent of active <br />Florida-based Cast Members have <br />already verified that they are fully <br />vaccinated. We will address legal <br />developments as appropriate, Disney statement, via 'The Independent'.<br />According to the memo, any unvaccinated <br />Disney employees must wear a face covering <br />and observe other safety protocols. .<br />Non-union Disney workers had until September 28 <br />to get fully vaccinated. .<br />Union represented employees were given until October 22 to provide proof of full vaccination. .<br />On November 18, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills that would require companies to allow unvaccinated workers who agree to safety protocols to remain employed. .<br />On November 18, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills that would require companies to allow unvaccinated workers who agree to safety protocols to remain employed.
