EEOC Guidance: Vaccine Mandates And Religious Exemptions: Tricky Situations Explained

New EEOC Guidance on Vaccine Religious Exemptions. Learn how it applies to your organization.

On October 25, the EEOC posted updated and expanded technical assistance addressing religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine mandates. This document explains how Title VII relates to vaccination requirements and how employers should respond to requests for exemption.

Just because an employee claims the need for a religious accommodation does not mean that the employee is entitled to it. The stance of various religions complicates this analysis. You need to know what exemptions are allowed and follow an appropriate process to avoid liability and maintain compliance with the evolving legal requirements.

• What does the latest EEOC guidance recommend?
• What do organized religions say about the COVID-19 vaccine?
• How does Title VII define “religion”?
• Are there exemptions for social, political, or economic views?
• How should the reasonable accommodation process work?
• What accommodations should an employer consider from a vaccine mandate?
• How can you identify legitimate from bogus accommodation requests?