Don't Relax – COVID-19-Related Changes Are NOT Slowing Down

This author much prefers the well-known (at least in some circles) advice from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy – "DON'T PANIC."  Unfortunately, even with some hopeful signs of normal (or something close to normal) returning, it may be better to share the admonition of "Don't Relax."  COVID-19 continues to have tremendous impact on many aspects of our lives, and certainly affects many employment considerations.  The changes keep coming, and the need to pay close attention continues.

To illustrate, here are a few of the recent COVID-19-related developments impacting employers:

• Vaccine pass or not?  It depends on where you live.
  
  
  • On March 26, 2021, New York State launched the Excelsior Pass program that allows for verification of vaccination or recent negative results.  This can be used for access to particular events or venues, including attendance in excess of normal limits.