News & Analysis

After the passage of Florida Statute 381.00317, employers with employees in Florida were left with new rules relating to COVID-19 vaccination policies, in many instances contrary to the signaled direction of federal government rules and guidance.

A discussion of Florida’s new law relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and its interplay with the status of federal requirements.

A new Florida law’s failure to define the term “COVID-19 vaccination mandate” becomes significant in its application to employers.

On November 15, the Florida Legislature convened for a special session to consider four proposed laws reacting to the recent federal vaccine mandates applicable to various employers throughout the country.

A discussion of considerations for Florida employers given the ETS mandates and potential Florida legislative action related to vaccine mandates generally.