The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says employers can't force workers to take COVID-19 antibody tests, but business leaders can require workers to take a viral test to determine whether they are actively infected.
Antibody testing can determine if a person’s blood shows signs of COVID-19 exposure.The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission made it clear that employers can't force workers to take COVID-19 antibody tests, as businesses begin grappling with how to safely reopen amid theThe federal group that enforces anti-discrimination laws said in a new post on Wednesday, however, that business leaders can require workers to take a viral test to determine whether they are actively infected.
The group also noted that employers can measure employees' body temperatures, a practice adopted amid the pandemic by companies such asPhysician John Jones, D.O. tests administrative assistant Morgan Bassin for the coronavirus disease at One Medical in Scottsdale, Arizona, June 17, 2020. Physician John Jones, D.O. tests administrative assistant Morgan Bassin for the coronavirus disease at One Medical in Scottsdale, Arizona, June 17, 2020."An antibody test constitutes a medical examination under the ADA," the commission wrote, referring to the Americans with Disability Act, noting that currently antibody tests do not meet the ADA's"job related and consistent with business necessity" standards for employee medical examinations.
"The EEOC will continue to closely monitor CDC's recommendations, and could update this discussion in response to changes in CDC's recommendations," the group said.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Parents Say 16-Year-Old Died From COVID-19 After His Health Suddenly DeterioratedAndre Guest of Indianapolis showed no signs of illness when his health suddenly deteriorated before being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Weiterlesen »
Seeking a Clean, Well-Lighted Place, Post-COVID-19Retailers, and landlords, in Britain are coming up with all sorts of ways to keep their spaces germ-free, crowd-free and easy to navigate. Their future depends upon it.
Weiterlesen »
Good Eggs: The People Helping Restaurants the Most During COVID-19We'd like to celebrate the folks who, as COVID-19 rocked the hospitality industry to its core, stepped up to lend a hand from remote support groups, factory floors, and restaurant kitchens.
Weiterlesen »
In Canada's COVID-19 capital, younger students return to class in 'bubbles'Quebec's elementary and younger high school students will be divided into smaller subgroups, or 'bubbles,' and no longer switch classes when they return to school this fall, education officials in the Canadian province hit hardest by the coronavirus outbreak said on Tuesday.
Weiterlesen »
Jack Turnbull Dies: Longtime L.A. Acting Coach & Teacher Succumbs To COVID-19 At 72Jan “Jack” Turnbull, a longtime Los Angeles acting coach and teacher who founded the Actorsite studio for children and adults in 1998, died of complications from COVID-19 on Sunday June 14 in L.A. …
Weiterlesen »
After Weeks Of No New Cases Of COVID-19 In New Zealand, 2 Arrivals Test Positive'We will almost certainly see cases here again,' the country's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, predicted last week. 'That is not a sign we have failed.' The two women have been in managed isolation.
Weiterlesen »