EEOC Sues Hospital That Fired Worker Who Refused Flu Shot and Objected to Face Mask
A new lawsuit brought by the EEOC, based on unique facts, raises questions about how far hospitals can go in imposing vaccine requirements on employees and then punishing those who do not fully comply.
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California Vaccine Exemptions Ban Takes Effect
On July 1, 2016, one of the most fiercely-contested pieces of legislation went into effect in California-- the vaccination law known as Senate Bill 277. The passage of SB 277 effectively eliminated the long-standing and frequently cited personal and...
Law Relating to Unvaccinated Children Introduced to Colorado Legislature
There is a recent trend to leave children unvaccinated. Fear of potentially permanent negative side effects of vaccines, such as cognitive and physical disabilities, have led many parents to opt out of the inoculations their...
Vaccinated-Related Exclusion Day at Oregon Schools on Feb. 17th
February 17th is "School Exclusion Day" in the state of Oregon, meaning that any students not up-to-date on their vaccinations, or without documentation to prove that they are current, will be unable to attend classes in all public and...
California General Assembly Passes Bill Mandating Adult Vaccines for Certain Childcare Workers
In the American vaccination landscape, many wrongfully believe that only children are subject to the mandates of the “standard” inoculation schedule. However, as lawmakers in California recently decided, adults employed in certain industries are also required...
U.S. Supreme Court to Possibly Review Recent New York Vaccination Exemption Case
Vaccine exemptions are a hot-button topic across the United States, and many jurisdictions have opted to uphold and fortify the notion that parents are in the best position to decide whether their child should receive vaccinations. Some...
Proposed Mandatory Vaccine Bills Fail to Sway Lawmakers in Oregon & Washington
As we recently reported, California recently became one of the first states to do away with personal exemptions for families wishing to refrain from vaccinating their children prior...
SB 277 passes California’s State Senate in the Face of Opposition
In response to a recent measles outbreak at Disneyland, a bill designated SB 277 has been presented to California’s state legislature to eliminate an exemption to mandatory vaccine rules. The bill also sets a schedule for measles, mumps,...