Now that a COVID-19 vaccine is becoming increasingly available, how can employers encourage employees to receive it? Beyond requiring the shots as a mandatory condition of employment – which is not an option many employers are currently considering due to the many legal and employee relations questions it raises – one concept appears to be on the minds of most employers: offering employees incentives to take the vaccine. While this may be an attractive option to many employers, you need to understand the risks associated with various possible incentive programs before launching one at your workplace. READ MORE