10.14.2021|Inside Verizon|Up To Speed
Update on COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
By: Craig Silliman
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/speed-october-14-2021
A message from Craig Silliman on how Verizon will comply with federal requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Update on COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

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As we previously shared, the U.S. federal government recently announced an executive order mandating COVID-19 vaccines for employees of federal contractors like Verizon. This order applies to those who work in connection with federal contracts and extends to other employees who work in the same locations. It also includes those who are working from home in functions connected to federal government work.

In light of the current requirements and the additional requirements that are forthcoming from the Department of Labor, non-union Verizon employees in the U.S. must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated regardless of where they work or how often they come into a Verizon work location.

The only employees excluded from these requirements are those designated as “home-based” within the Verizon Consumer Group and employees outside of the U.S. Any changes to our protocols internationally will be communicated on a country-by-country basis.

At the moment, this does not apply to our union-represented employees as we are in discussion with the unions. We will share more details when they are made available.
What’s next? Verify your vaccination status.

Employees must verify their vaccine status and submit proof of vaccination. Please note, the deadlines vary for employees:

For U.S. employees (non-union) except retail, R2B and VCG home-based: The deadline to be fully vaccinated will be December 8, 2021. You will receive instructions on Monday, October 18, to upload proof of vaccination or apply for a legally recognized religious or medical accommodation.-- excerpt, rest at link above --