The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine received FDA approval on August 23, 2021. Marketed as “Cominarty,” it is the first FDA approved vaccine for individuals 16 and older to prevent the COVID-19 disease.
Self-Vaccination
This type of information is categorized as “medical information” and must be treated as confidential and protected health information and not be filed as part of an employee’s personnel record. Be sure to have a safe and protected area in which to keep these records.
If you choose to join a growing body of employers looking for a more assertive option The penalty or surcharge cannot be considered substantial to the point that it can be considered coercive. The EEOC did not provide clarity on what is considered substantial or coercive. As such, seek guidance from your legal counsel. Examples of recent employer incentives:
Employer Surcharge Considerations
Optimatum is a vendor management firm that focuses exclusively on the HR supply chain with turnkey solutions that improve the financial, operating performance, transparency and accountability of HR Benefit programs while still maintaining existing vendor relationships.
Our support of the HR workstream during the M&A lifecycle encompasses operational due diligence, day-one readiness and post day-one synergies. We assist sponsors in leveraging the aggregate purchasing power of their portfolio to capture value and drive margin expansion.
The socio-emotional impact of COVID-19 on businesses continues to take its toll.
Clients need to be diligent in monitoring their vendor relationships to ensure greater transparency.
In today’s business environment, employers need to weigh the overall ROI company wellness programs.