New York City Private Sector COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
December 21, 2021
Beginning December 27, 2021, workers in New York City (NYC) who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Workers will then have 45 days to show proof of their second dose (for Pfizer or Moderna vaccines).
Businesses may not allow any unvaccinated workers to come to their workplace. A workplace is considered any location — including a vehicle — where you work in the presence of at least one other person.
What are the specific requirements?
On December 15, 2021, NYC published its guidance on the mandate. All private employers, irrespective of size, must require every employee to have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on or before December 27, 2021, in order to be present in a NYC workplace.
Who is required to be vaccinated?
By December 27, 2021, all staff, faculty, and student workers / student teaching assistants in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Workers will then have 45 days to show proof of their second dose (for Pfizer or Moderna vaccines).
Employees must attest that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine via the NYC Vaccination Verification Form.
Can an employee obtain an exemption from this new mandate?
The order carves out four “exceptions” to the vaccination mandate and provides that the following groups may continue to be unvaccinated:
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This private sector workplace requirement does not apply to the following:
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Employees who have a sincerely held religious belief (not a social or political belief), or a medical condition that prevents them from being vaccinated may apply for a reasonable accommodation. Employees must apply for a reasonable accommodation by December 27, 2021.
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a sincerely held religious belief (not a social or political belief), or a medical condition, please follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Fill out the Pacific College Religious or Medical Exemption form.
- Step 2: Once your exemption form is complete, please submit your request with any supporting documentation directly to Marcy Madix, Vice President of Human Resources, at [email protected].
Pacific College will follow the guidance and checklists provided by the City of New York, Guidance on Accommodations for Workers in evaluating requests from employees for reasonable accommodation or exemptions from the requirement that they be vaccinated
Deadlines
Employees must submit the NYC COVID-19 Vaccine Verification Form indicating they are fully vaccinated, have received at least one does a COVID-19 vaccine, or submit an exemption:
- As soon as possible, but no later than December 27, 2021.
- Newly hired employees are required to submit the form upon hire.
Privacy
Vaccination verification information and exemption information is private and confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where can I learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine?
Learn more at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page or by calling 311.
Where can I be vaccinated?
To find a vaccination site go to Vaccine Finder, https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov or call 877-VAX4NYC (877-829-4692) to find a location near you or schedule an appointment
I am fully vaccinated. What do I need to do to show proof to the College?
Please upload a digital photo or photocopy of your COVID-19 vaccination record(s) and upload it using this form onto our secure site on or before December 27, 2021.
What type of vaccination proof is acceptable?
For proof of vaccination, you can use: CDC Vaccination Card, NYC Vaccination Record, NYC COVID Safe App (Android | iOS), CLEAR Health Pass (Android | iOS), or Excelsior Pass
I am a fully remote employee of the College; do I have to follow the same guidelines?
If you are 100% remote, you do not need to follow the guidelines currently. Please note that you are not permitted to come to the College for any reason other than for a quick and limited purpose. Some examples of a quick and limited purpose include using the restroom, making a delivery, receiving an assignment before leaving to begin a solitary assignment.
How do I show documentation that I have a medical or religious exemption?
To request a reasonable accommodation due to a sincerely held religious belief (not a social or political belief), or a medical condition, please follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Fill out the Pacific College Religious or Medical Exemption form.
- Step 2: Once your exemption form is complete, please submit your request with any supporting documentation directly to Marcy Madix, Vice President of Human Resources, at [email protected].
Pacific College will follow the guidance and checklists provided by the City of New York, Guidance on Accommodations for Workers in evaluating requests from employees for reasonable accommodation or exemptions from the requirement that they be vaccinated
When does this take effect?
The mandate goes into effect on Monday, December 27th, 2021.
I am an employee of the College (staff, faculty, or student worker) and I still have questions. Who should I reach out to?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please reach out to the Campus Director, Malcolm Youngren at [email protected] or the VP of Human Resources, Marcy Madix at [email protected].