Leading Maine Newspaper Quotes Peter Lowe on Vaccine Mandates

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An August 7 article in the Bangor Daily News, “Maine employers can ask their workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19,” quotes partner Peter Lowe on the law governing employer vaccine mandates. Lowe notes that employers have a right to know whether their workforce is vaccinated and support for vaccine mandates in the law goes back...

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Peter Lowe Discusses Vaccine Mandates on WMTW–8

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In an August 4 news piece, Portland’s WMTW asked partner Peter Lowe about the legality of employer vaccine mandates in Maine. Lowe noted that, done correctly, vaccine mandates have been adjudged legal by courts in at least two states. While employers should provide accommodations for employees with medical restrictions or genuine religious objections, Lowe noted,...

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Peter Lowe and Hannah Wurgaft Author Article in MaineBiz

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In a recent article published by MaineBix, “How to manage a partially vaccinated workforce,” partner Peter Lowe and attorney Hannah Wurgaft offered suggestions to businesses grappling with the challenges and issues that come with resuming in-person activities, including vaccine mandates, incentives, and accommodation requests. They also walked through updated guidance from the federal Equal Employment...

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B&I Publishes Update on New EEOC Vaccine Guidance

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B&I has published a new employment law update in its COVID-19 Legal Resource Library. The update summarizes new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on such issues as mandatory vaccinations, reasonable accommodations, and confidentiality.

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Peter Lowe Addresses Key Employment Law Concerns at Maine HR Convention

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Partner Peter Lowe addressed the Maine HR Convention in two timely presentations this month. In a presentation called, “Investigations and Your Questions,” Lowe and Toby Tiner of L.L. Bean discussed how the mundane challenges of day-to-day work conflicts can blossom into investigations that can end up in court and in the news. They addressed best...

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B&I Publishes Update on Revised CDC and Maine COVID-19 Guidance

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B&I has published a new employment law update in its COVID-19 Legal Resource Library. The update discusses the new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and State of Maine on face coverings and social distancing for fully vaccinated persons and their likely effects for employers.

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Peter Lowe and Hannah Wurgaft Publish Article on COVID-19 Vaccine Policies for MaineBiz

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In an article in MaineBiz, partner Peter D. Lowe and attorney Hannah Wurgaft write about “How to craft a COVID-19 employee vaccine policy.” They address the considerations businesses should think about now if they plan to offer or mandate vaccinations for employees. They address key issues, including the need to consult state and federal law...

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News Center Maine Features Peter Lowe Discussing Vaccine Guidelines for Employers

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News Center Maine highlighted the work of partner Peter D. Lowe on guidelines for Maine employers regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and their employees. In crafting an approach to vaccine policy, Lowe emphasized that, while employers legally are allowed to mandate vaccines among employees, “There is no one-size-fits-all…It’s really looking at what your business is, what your...

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B&I Publishes Employment Law Update EEOC Workplace Vaccine Guidance

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B&I has published a new employment law update in its COVID-19 Legal Resource Library. This update details new EEOC guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace, including information on whether vaccination can be mandated; whether employers can ask employees their vaccination status; how to administer the vaccine without implicating the Americans with Disabilities Act; and...

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Peter Lowe and Hannah Wurgaft Publish Article on Workplace Vaccines

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B&I partner Peter D. Lowe and attorney Hannah Wurgaft have published an article on “Mandatory Vaccinations in the Workplace: An Overview for Maine Employers.” Employers have a growing number of questions about the legality of mandating flu or COVID-19 vaccines for employees. While they await guidance from federal and state agencies regarding the response to...

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