For Big Law, Questions Swirl Around Biden's New Vaccine Rules | The American Lawyer - The American Lawyer

What You Need to Know

• Many Am Law 200 and midsize firms still have not announced formal vaccine and testing policies for COVID-19.
• President Biden proposed new federal rules that would require companies with more than 100 workers to either mandate vaccinations or weekly tests.
• This raises questions about implementing policies and covering the costs of tests or time off for vaccination.

On Thursday, President Joseph Biden proposed new federal rules that would require companies with more than 100 workers to either mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or require that those who aren’t inoculated be tested weekly.

Given the fact that almost all of the Am Law 200, as well as many midsize firms outside of the group, are in this size range, the proposed rule would have wide-ranging effects for law firms. And it raises some questions about implementation and costs.

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