As you bring employees back into the office, you may be wondering what your rights and obligations are in terms of the COVID vaccine. Attorney Kelly DuFord Williams, founder and managing partner of Slate Law Group, shares insight about employer rights, as well as potential legalities, for requiring employees to get vaccinated.

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00:00 Skye Schooley introduces Kelly DuFord Williams
00:23 Can employers legally require their employees to get the COVID vaccine?
00:31 Kelly DuFord Williams, founder and managing partner of Slate Law Group, says that employers can require the vaccine, but there are exceptions.
00:43 What are the potential legalities of requiring and/or incentivizing employees to get the COVID vaccine?
00:54 Williams gives guidance on some of the best (and worst) ways to incentivize the vaccine.
02:32 Are employers obligated to provide PTO if they require or incentivize the vaccine?
02:42 Williams explains the difference between PTO and sick time, and what employers may be required to offer their employees.
04:03 What type of employers should require or incentivize the vaccine?
04:26 Williams gives examples of which employers may be more inclined to require the vaccine, and she warns against the potential implications of doing so.
05:53 Williams gives final advice for employers navigating the COVID vaccine.

As businesses bring their staff back onsite, many may consider requiring or incentivizing their employees to get the COVID vaccine to keep their workplace safe and healthy. While this may be legal, there are a few things to keep in mind. Skye Schooley, staff writer of business.com, interviews Kelly DuFord Williams, founder and managing partner of Slate Law Group, to gain insight as to how employers should navigate requiring and/or incentivizing employees to get the COVID vaccine.

Skye Schooley is a staff writer for business.com.

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