Viral Tests for Active Cases Still Allowed
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new question added to the publication, Ҡexplains that in light of current CDC Interim Guidelines, the ADA at this time does not allow employers to require antibody testing before allowing employees to re-enter the workplace. This information is provided in Q&A A.7.
Please note that an antibody test is different from a test to determine if someone has an active case of COVID-19 (i.e., a viral test). The EEOC has already stated that COVID-19 viral tests may be .
In response to inquiries from the public, the EEOC has related to the pandemic in an employment context. The agency promises that it will continue to monitor developments and provide assistance to the public as needed.
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