"Are University Staff Also Subject to It? Examining Confusion Over Mandatory Vaccination in US Companies"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The Biden administration in the United States recently mandated that private companies with 100 or more employees complete COVID-19 vaccinations by January 4 next year. Since this measure broadly applies to 84 million workers across the U.S., confusion is arising in various parts of the country. We have addressed related questions.

-Do remote workers also have to get vaccinated?

▲Remote workers who work alone outside do not necessarily have to get vaccinated. They are also not required to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing if they choose not to be vaccinated. However, employees who spend part of their working hours in the office and interact face-to-face with other employees or clients outside must get vaccinated.

-Does this apply to part-time employees or subcontractor workers?

▲Part-time employees are also subject to vaccination. There are no exceptions among all employees of companies with 100 or more workers. However, subcontractor workers are not subject to this requirement.

-If a company has 100 or more employees but all employees are scattered across various locations, does the vaccination mandate still apply?

▲Yes. Companies with 100 or more employees must mandate vaccination for all employees, even if their offices are divided across multiple locations.

-Is the 100-employee threshold based on the number of employees working in the U.S., or does it include employees worldwide?

▲Legal experts in the U.S. interpret it as the number of employees working within the U.S.

-Are university faculty and staff also subject to this?

▲Yes. Private universities are subject to this measure. Public universities, such as state universities, may follow the regulations of their respective states.

-What about companies with fewer than 100 employees?

▲According to The New York Times (NYT), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the U.S. Department of Labor is considering expanding this measure to companies with fewer than 100 employees.

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