b'18 LEGALLY SPEAKINGMANDATORY VACCINATIONS:WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOWI t is not a matter of if, but when a COVID-19 vaccination will become available.By: Nadia A. LamptonWith an approved vaccine now available, employers obligated to provide a safe workplace free from recognized hazards naturally are beginning to question whether, and under what circumstances, they should require employees to get a COVID-19 vaccination.Asidefromexemptions, employers should consider a number of other factors beforeimplementinga mandatoryvaccination programThe InsulatorAugust 2016'