can employers in Michigan force you to get a flu vaccine?

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can employers in Michigan force you to get a flu vaccine?

change in our policy this year. we have to get an employer provided flu vaccine. in the past we could sign a waiver. to submit a waiver now, we must include a note from our doctor and a documented medical reason to not get the vaccine. that is at our own expense office visit plus document charges. there is no guarantee the waiver request will be granted. I just want to know if they can mandate the vaccine legally.

Asked on October 4, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Unless an employee has a medical condition that prohibits them from taking a flu shot and is confirmed by a doctor's note), an employer can mandate the conditions of employment much as it sees fit, which includes requiring workers to get a flu shot. The exception would be if they are exempted from being forced to get asuch a shot by the terms of an employment contract or union agreement. Additionally, no form of legaally actionable discrimination must be a factor in their treatment. Bottom line, your only options here are to refuse to get the shot but risk being fired, or quit.


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