A memorandum regarding the COVID-19 vaccine mandate has been issued by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The memorandum clarifies the interaction of Executive Order GA-40 and the recent federal OSHA COVID-19 vaccine mandate. EO GA-40 provides that an employer may not mandate the vaccine when an employee qualifies for an exemption for religious, personal or medical reasons. The memorandum also notes the legality of the OSHA mandate is currently being challenged in the courts. It reiterates that Texas employers must notify employees of the possible exemptions and must process exemptions in good faith. Here’s more: https://bit.ly/3DSUDte