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EEOC Posts Updated COVID-19 Guidance

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Today, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) substantially augmented its technical assistance questions and answers related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the application...

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Today, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) substantially augmented its  technical assistance questions and answers related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal equal employment opportunity laws. It also released a new  document targeted at employees and job applicants that explains how federal anti-discrimination laws apply during the COVID-19 pandemic. A summary of both documents appears below.

Technical Guidance

The EEOC stated that "[t]he updated technical assistance released today addresses frequently asked questions concerning vaccinations in the employment context." It provides a wealth of information for employers that are navigating the decision-making process of reopening operations and addresses a number of common questions regarding vaccines. Here are a few highlights:

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