Can my employer make me get a COVID-19 vaccine? Breaking down vaccine mandates and exemptions.
Prof. Scott Burris explains how employer vaccine mandates work for KYW’s InDepth podcast. Read more at KYW.
Author: Scott Burris
Biden steps into legal fight with vaccine mandates
President Biden’s mandate for many private employers to require employee vaccination is sure to face legal and political challenges. Prof. Scott Burris explains why he thinks its important and what hurdles it might face. Read more at The Hill.
Medical, Faith Issues Arise as Employers Require Shots
Can employers mandate vaccinations? Absolutely, says Prof. Scott Burris. Read more at Arkansas Business.
Wolf asks Republican leaders to return to Harrisburg and pass school mask mandate
School districts across PA are wrestling with whether they can legally impose mask mandates as students return. Prof. Scott Burris says they may face political blowback, but have the legal authority “for sure.” Read more at Gettysburg Times.
New York vaccine mandate could destroy my restaurant
Some business owners in New York object to the city’s vaccine mandate for entry into certain venues, but Prof. Scott Burris says the city is on solid legal ground. Read more at BBC News.
In New York City, Impending Vaccination Rules Prompt Concern
No shoes, no shirt, no vaccination card, no service? Prof. Scott Burris says New York city’s new covid regulations have plenty of historical support. Read more at US News & World Report.
Biden vaccine rule sets stage for onslaught of lawsuits
Could SCOTUS upend more than a century of public health law if they decide against vaccine mandates? Prof. Scott Burris discusses what’s at stake. Read more at The Hill.
Is this what justice looks like? The opioid epidemic settlement money and why no one is going to jail.
Does the opioid settlement represent justice? Prof. Scott Burris breaks is down for KYW’s InDepth podcast. Read more at KYW.
Biden rolls dice by getting more aggressive on vaccines
The Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for federal workers and contractors creates pressure for employers to follow suit. Prof. Scott Burris says it’s a smart move. Read more at CauseACTION Clarion.
Philly DA Krasner sues Pa. AG Shapiro’s office over opioid settlement
Professor Scott Burris says that a proposed multi-billion dollar opioid settlement sounds like a lot of money, but doesn’t begin to get at the human cost. Read more at The Philadelphia Inquirer.
