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How the New Vaccine Mandates Will Impact the Retail Industry

November 16, 2021

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On September 9, President Joe Biden announced a series of proposals to combat the COVID-19 pandemic more aggressively, including new federal safety regulations that call for businesses with more than 100 workers to require vaccinations against the coronavirus. This will affirm mandates already in place at many companies and give cover to employers that have yet to decide.

Marissa Mastroianni, an associate at Cole Schotz, says that DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would have the ability to fine non complying businesses up to $14,000 per violation. Even though the details on the fines are still unclear, with regulations becoming stricter, it is super important for indie retailers to prepare to comply with mandates as soon as possible.

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