In what ways does HIPAA apply to the beauty industry? Can we refuse to provide services or terminate employment based on vaccine status? What rights do we have and what accommodations or exceptions, if any, should we be prepared to make?  While COVID vaccinations bring more normalcy to our daily lives, they complicate our relationships with clients and coworkers. Attorney Amy Toepper returns to address the numerous legal issues around vaccinations in the workplace.

Resources:

What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws | US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Explaining HIPAA: No, it doesn't ban  questions about your vaccinations status

Is it a HIPAA violation to ask for proof of vaccine status?

How to Handle an Employee's Request for a Medical or Religious Accommodation to a Vaccine Requirement

AMT Law - Expert legal advice from Amy Toepper and her team

Legal In A Box -  Business documents and connections to attorneys in your state

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