On April 21st, 2021, President Joe Biden requested that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the United States mandate vaccinations for businesses with 100 or more employees. The President is hoping to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by implementing this policy, as the virus continues to spread across the country.
Biden Requests Vaccine Mandate
President Biden’s request for an OSHA mandate is part of his larger effort to ensure that all Americans have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. The President believes that by mandating vaccinations in businesses with 100 or more employees, he can ensure that the majority of workers in the country are protected from the virus.
The President’s request is in line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations that all Americans receive the vaccine. The CDC has also noted that employers can play an important role in encouraging their employees to get vaccinated. The President hopes that by mandating vaccinations in workplaces with large numbers of employees, he will be able to ensure that the majority of the workforce is vaccinated.
OSHA to Decide on Businesses with 100+ Employees
The President’s request has been met with some resistance from businesses, as some argue that mandating vaccinations could be a violation of their rights. However, the President believes that the mandate is necessary to protect the health and safety of workers.
The President’s request will now be reviewed by OSHA, which will decide whether or not to mandate vaccinations in businesses with 100 or more employees. OSHA will also consider the cost and feasibility of such a mandate, as well as the legal implications of such a policy.
President Biden’s request for an OSHA mandate is part of his larger effort to ensure that all Americans have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. The President believes that by mandating vaccinations in businesses with 100 or more employees, he can ensure that the majority of workers in the country are protected from the virus. The President’s request will now be reviewed by OSHA, which will decide whether or not to mandate vaccinations in businesses with 100 or more employees.
