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As the COVID-19 hospitalizations decline and vaccinations increase, more employers are requiring employees to return to the office. A frequent question on our HR Advisor Hotline is whether an employer can fire an employee if they refuse to come back to work?   

Generally, employers may require employees to be vaccinated, so long as the vaccination is job-related, consistent with business necessity, and the employer makes reasonable accommodations for disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs. But, perhaps the better question is should you require it?

The EEOC released an informal letter to remind employers that they need to keep applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing in mind when extending invitations for digital interviews.