The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its rules requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for companies that employ 100 or more employees. The rules provide, in summary:

• By January 4, 2022, companies must ensure that their workers are fully vaccinated or that they test negative for COVID-19 at least once a week.

• Workers must be given paid time off to get the vaccine and recover from any side effects.

• Employers do not have to pay for testing, and can require the employee to pay for it.

• Unvaccinated people must wear masks in the workplace and when occupying a vehicle with another person for work purposes.

• Employers who violate the rule can face fines up to $13,653 per violation and as much as ten times that for willful or repeated violations.

More information can be found at OSHA’s FAQ page: COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS - Frequently Asked Questions | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)