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Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

In September 2021 President Biden announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration would require businesses with 100 or more employees to make vaccination a condition of employment. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 authorizes OSHA to enact rules that are “reasonably necessary or appropriate to provide safe or healthful employment and places of employment.” The mandate applies to all employees, even those who work from home. Proponents of the mandate argue that this will help end the pandemic by achieving President Biden’s goal of vaccinating over 95% of Americans. Opponents argue that the rule is unconstitutional and cite evidence that people who already have natural immunity are at heightened risk of vaccine side effects caused by an augmented inflammatory response.

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 @8WBRJX2 from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

It depends on the business

 @957WW7Z from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but it should be recommended.

 @925DC3G from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

depends on the business

 @8XMZNZ7 from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

No it is unconstitutional.

 @9DSBH3C from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

No, only for federal employees and their contractors

 @9CNZFQ7 from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

my body my choice

 @962JK5SDemocrat from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

It should be strongly recommended but not required.

 @BBVCQDC from Michigan  answered…3mos3MO

No, and business should not be able to require you to be vaccinated or know your vaccination status. It is a matter between a person and their physician.

 @B83V7JC from Michigan  answered…8mos8MO

I think that in order for employees to be required to be vaccinated it should be the businesses choice. So like it shouldn't be government required but only if the business requires it.

 @B82YHRW from Michigan  answered…8mos8MO

they cannot force employes to be vaccinated from covid because its their choice to be vaccinated or not

 @B7YCJ2C from Michigan  answered…8mos8MO

No, I think the government should prevent companies from making decisions based on if their employees are vaccinated or not

 @B6VMMM7Independent from Michigan  answered…9mos9MO

COVID was a money grabbing scam to get people to comply and to see how easy the people will comply with the gov't

 @B6TR9VG from Michigan  answered…10mos10MO

I think that it should be the individuals choice of weather or not they get vaccinated. it's their body

 @B3P5KDQ from Michigan  answered…1yr1Y

If they have a legitimate doctors letter (I do know people who ended up in the hospital due to allergic reaction), they can come into the office wearing an N-95 mask during outbreaks. Really bad outbreaks they need to work from home.

 @B3N675CDemocrat from Michigan  answered…1yr1Y

No, the government should stay out of the bodies of its citizens. Increase accurate education of the pros and cons and allow citizens autonomy of their own health.

 @B273X7RRepublican from Michigan  answered…1yr1Y

Government has no right to try to tell people what they can or cannot do based on their own personal health

 @9WL5GV7 from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

It should be up to the people not the corporations and government, even if it's unsafe for the people who refuse you cant take away their freedom to choose their medicine

 @9W852WHIndependent from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

i think that it shouldn't have to be a requirement but if they choose to get or not to get the vaccination , it wouldn't effect the way the work

 @9W3FNZ6Green from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, unless in the rare case that the vaccine will do worse for the person's health than not getting it.

 @9KLB4MM from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

i think that in businesses deemed to regard a business distributing goods or services in person, such as a customer service job, to others at a large scale should to government mandated, but business offices, factories, etc should be decided by the company

 @9HV4GC5Independent from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

Each business should be assessing employee exposure risk, community transmission risk, and performance impact of any diseases against a Federal guideline of how to assess the risk and suggestions for determining what level of education / requirement on vaccination the business should pursue.

 @9G7PSF7  from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

no, I don't think it should be required, but they can recommend it, especially for those concerned about their health.

 @9FN379JDemocrat from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but other safety precautions must be implicated.

 @9DSBS2Q from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

if the compiniy involves food them thry shound or they ca get test every day

 @9DR9298 from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

NONONONONONONONONONO. They have a choice.

 @983VT5F from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

it depends because of what the business is like if it has something to do with health care them yes but if it does't really matter if you get vaccinated or a person has a health condition and can"t get the vaccine it would be forcing them to put there life in danger to maybe save others then you can't force them to get vaccinated

 @9735X62 from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

Healthcare facilities and other occupations dealing with elderly.

 @96LR2FL from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

I think business can decide for themselves whether or not they mandate. The government can mandate its employees, contractors, and workers doing business with Federal funds.

 @96H5MHY from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but I think large businesses should only require employees who are highly susceptible to getting sick to get vaccinated.

 @9688SFC from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, and the government should never force vaccination

 @957T78W from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

dpends if theyve got it or been around others that have

 @93ZD38M from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

A business should be able to mandate for new employees. Current employees were not hired under these conditions.

 @93XYZSF from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

I think the business should make the decision based on the input of the employees

 @93SCSCS from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, the COVID vaccine is not effective

 @93PQHTV from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes but with exceptions such as being allergic to the vaccine.

 @93MN63Z from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but any business whose negligence results in illness should be open to litigation and paid sick leave should be mandated as a Worker's Right.

 @93GQ3MZ from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

The business has the right to mandate it not the government

 @93BKYVM from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

I say not because it is not a real vaccine and people have died or gotten seriouly injured by this shot.

 @93BCP47 from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, people will make their own decisions. I am pro-vax, but mandating a large group of people to be vaccinated or lose their job is a violation of free will.

 @936YDHT from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

If that particular business wants to then so be it but if other do not agree then it is up to them as well, it could go many ways.

 @934CMW2 from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

It should be the people choice to be vaccinated or not

 @932HVKN from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

They don’t have to be vaccinated just so Covid-19 test

 @92XJ8QS from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

yes, with the exception of those who are not able to get vaccinated for medical reasons

 @923QNH8 from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, each business should be able to require/strongly encourage it on their own for public health

 @923HCGN from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but instead it should educate employees on the possible benefits and detriments that accompany the vaccination.

 @8ZTSD6BIndependent from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

I think it should be encouraged but it doesn’t need to be required by the government.

 @8ZTJM6H from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

I think it’s a personal decision because it’s your body and your health

 @8ZRQGJ6 from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

I think people should be vaccinated but not forced into it.

 @8ZP7C5MWomen’s Equality from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

It depends on the situation, if it doesn't go against their religion and is safe for them than yes, otherwise no

 @8ZNXS2X from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

It should be the choice of each person whether they get it or not.

 @8YL5KHD from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, not until we develop a vaccine that works as intended

 @Deshonc from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, it should be at the businesses discretion

 @8Y64PJV from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but only in the healthcare and food industry.

 @8X2SPW6 from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, unless there is a medical reason why they cannot be (immuno-compromised)

 @8WF3CCNWomen’s Equality from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

No, it should only be required for people who are a target for COVID, i.e. the elderly and/or obese.

 @8WDWDJZDemocrat from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

vaccination or weekly testing

 @8WD39TX from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

The government should mandate it, not put the burden on small businesses

 @8WCT6X2Democrat from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

Either vaccination or free weekly tests.

 @8WCQCNJRepublican from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

no but all should wear masks at all times vaccinated or not.

 @8WC3GNPSocialist from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

You should not be forced if it's against your religion.

 @8WB2K8P from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

yes unless they gave a good reason not to

 @9CPNFTKWomen’s Equality from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

I think the government should require it to those who have the abilities to receive the vaccine. If they do not have the ability to receive the vaccine, they should still be able to work.

 @9CPN39Z from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, with the exception of those who are medically unable to safely be vaccinated

 @9CJ7X72 from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

I think it depends on the situation, and businesses can highly recommend it if they think that it is appropriate to do so.

 @9CHT6BB from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

No, I think businesses should have the choice to require vaccination (with religious exemptions) but it should not be government mandated.

 @99SXJTJ from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

No. I feel if you don’t want to get it then don’t but you should then be responsible for your own medical expenses involved with an infection of Covid if you are unvaccinated.

 @99SQLPJDemocrat from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

I would say yes if your working with people face to face or working with food then yes

 @99RGXZ3 from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

No, and vaccine mandates are unconstitutional.

 @98YRPW7 from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

no. every one is going to get covid its never going away. vaccine or not it's not going to disappear

 @9842LZTRepublican from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

no but have it opional

 @97MP63X from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

Hell no, when did the government become my doctor?

 @97B9Z9B from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, this is unconstitutional and a human rights violation.

 @978JKK8 from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, except in the case of healthcare workers

 @97524TZ from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

Healthcare facilities and occupation elderly or people at risk

 @957LQFB from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but dependent on what kind of business. Examples such as Schools, Hospitals

 @93CZSYN from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

I believe this is on the company to choose what they want to do.

 @92S86CM from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but they should have to wear masks.

 @8ZQBH89Women’s Equality from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes unless they physically cannot get it because of health risks

 @8ZLLRRV from Michigan  answered…4yrs4Y

No. That I stepping into personal lives outside of the work area. There should be no mandatory vaccine of any kind.

 @8XB8NH5 from Michigan  answered…5yrs5Y

No mandates. Anywhere. I do not care what the circumstances are. No jab mandates.

 @99JLLZW from Michigan  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes because its a good way to prevent the spread of covid.

 @B98DT27 from Michigan  answered…5mos5MO

I think there are too many reasons people don't take the vaccine, such as allergies, to be required to get vaccinated.

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