Broad Biden Vaccine Order Has Deep Reach Into Contractor Realm

New Covid-19 vaccination mandates for federal contractors have tentacles long enough that they will cover even employees who aren’t directly involved in work with the government and those working from home.

The Biden administration requirements on vaccines, masking, and physical distancing detailed in guidance on Sept. 24 calls for federal contractor employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as early as Dec. 8 unless they’re granted an accommodation.

Although that guidance provided some clarity, attorneys said their contractor clients want to know just how far the vaccination mandate extends down through their workforces. Non-compliant businesses risk the cancellation of their ...