
- Kia Kokalitcheva, author ofAxios Pro Rata
Jul 31, 2021 - Economy
6. Vaccine mandates complicate the jobs recovery

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios
A growing number of companies are thinking about requiring employees to vax up for work.
Why it matters: COVID-19 vaccination rates are plateauing across the country while infections spike. Mandating that all employees be vaccinated will make some workers feel safer about returning to the office — but it risks alienating those who are opposed to getting the jab.