ANALYSIS: ‘Got Vax?’ How Queries to Workers Raise ADA Bias Risks

Covid-19 vaccinations are ramping up, but so far only 5.9% of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated. The slow rollout is leaving many frustrated and wondering how—and why—those who received a vaccine were able to get it so quickly.

For those who have received the vaccine, such questions can feel like intrusive inquiries into their private health conditions. And if those questions happen at work, they are more than just uncomfortable: They can lead to illegal harassment and expensive lawsuits.

Here’s a quick reminder about who can ask what at work.

Can an employer ask if a worker has ...