Getting your employees vaccinated

INC. THIS MORNING Getting your employees vaccinated Good morning, Over the next few months, some of your employees will likely start receiving a Covid-19 vaccine. You’re going to need to know if, when, and how that’s happening. Tread carefully. That knowledge could affect hourly schedules, work locations, and even your decision to reopen an office or re-sign a lease. It also could open you up to massive liability issues. Consider the nature of the U.S. vaccine rollout: According to the Centers for Disease Control, the first round of vaccine distribution is designated for essential workers, health care professionals, and people with high-risk medical conditions. By asking employees who are not essential workers or health care professionals to specify when they got a vaccine, you may inadvertently reveal a disability or an underlying health condition. Keep it simple, legal experts say: Avoid pushing for any information beyond questions related to the essential functions of the job. Asking why someone declined a vaccine, for example, could force that employee to reveal a medical condition or religious exemption--which could make you subject to a possible discrimination case down the road. And under President Biden’s new vaccine rollout plan, you could find yourself having these conversations sooner rather than later. Read our stories from this week to make sure you’re up-to-date on the latest vaccine intel: These are the biggest legal pitfalls you’ll absolutely need to avoid when crafting your company’s vaccine plans. President Biden’s ambitious vaccine agenda may need a boost from businesses. Here’s what to expect, and how to prepare for the road ahead. Inc.’s Best Workplaces. Apply today! Inc .’s Best Workplaces awards the company cultures that thrive in the face of adversity. Cultures that in response to a pandemic redefine the workplace and continue to enrich it. Cultures that foster employee growth and advancement at all levels. Apply today to be recognized as a place where people love to work, one that sets the standard for excellence in company culture. Deadline to apply: February 5, 2021. Apply Now. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: Peloton co-founder Graham Stanton has a few intriguing pieces of advice for managing a rapidly growing business. --Inc. Play One Up started as a college side-hustle. Here’s how it became a real startup--with millions in funding and pro athlete investors. --Inc. Instacart is laying off nearly 2,000 of its 10,000 grocery store workers, including its 10 workers who successfully voted to unionize early last year. --Vice Wall Street is launching a new fund in the hopes of cashing in on recent enthusiasm for special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). --The Wall Street Journal The “new normal” could be widening the country’s gender pay gap. You can help change that. --Inc. Replicating the in-office experience remotely doesn’t work. Here’s what does. --Inc. --Cameron Albert-Deitch Reporter, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at calbertdeitch@inc.com, and sign up for daily text messages from me. Become an Inc. Unlimited subscriber. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy