Employee Takeaways for President Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Many health experts and business leaders agree that vaccination is likely the most effective way to limit the spread of COVID-19 and maintain uninterrupted operations. While more than 175 million Americans are fully vaccinated, nearly 80 million eligible people have yet to get their first shot.
Mandate Overview
- Company qualification
- Remote staff
Employee Takeaways
Legal battles over the ETS are expected. However, regardless of courtroom challenges, applicable employers will still be preparing to comply with the ETS. After all, it’s possible that employers could be penalized for noncompliance while lawsuits work their way through the courts.
Who is at a higher risk for severe coronavirus-related illness?
While an estimated 80% of those who get sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) will experience mild symptoms, 20% will experience severe and sometimes life-threatening symptoms and complications.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the following individual.s may be at a higher risk for severe illness and complications related to COVID-19:
- Individuals who are 65 years old or older
- Individuals who live in a long-term care facility or nursing home
- Individuals who are immuno-compromised, including cancer patients, those who have had a bone marrow or organ transplant and those with immune deficiencies or disorders
- Individuals with underlying health conditions, including:
- Chronic lung disease
- Moderate to severe asthma
- Heart disease with complications
- Severe obesity
The Benefit of Benefits
Remaining competitive in the hunt for the right job candidates who will propel your business to success is a struggle.
Benefits packages offer value to your employees and help you boost productivity and retention in a cost-effective manner. Here are a few of the advantages of offering employee benefits as part of your compensation package.
Client and Employee Resources
The more your employees understand your benefit plans the more they become educated, empowered consumers. The programs you provide will also gain an enhanced value.
As your strategic partners in employee benefits, we can provide multiple avenues of ongoing support, including:
- Employee Meetings (English and Spanish)
- Webcasts
- Payroll Stuffers
- Poster Campaigns
- Newsletters
Carrier Directories
E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Click the image below to begin.
