Getting Back to Work: Navigating Vaccination Policies; Accommodation Requests; and Other Employment Law Questions

As more people become vaccinated for COVID 19, many architecture firms are expecting to return to in-person work in some capacity this year. As you continue to focus on keeping your employees safe, how do you respond to employees who choose not to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Are you required to provide accommodations? This program discusses the full range of employment law issues and practical considerations facing employers when setting return-to-work office policy and managing human resources during the reopening process.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding your rights and any legal limitations on soliciting information from employees regarding vaccinations
• Developing a practical and enforceable return-to-work policy for your employees
• Understanding the ongoing effect of state mandates governing COVID regulations impacting your workplace
• Evaluating how your organization and the size of your workforce may impact your return-to-work policy

Earn 1.0 AIA LU | Elective

Cost: $40 member | $80 non-member