The U.S. Supreme Court last week blocked the OSHA vaccinate-or-test mandate for large businesses. The 6-3 vote dealt a blow to the Biden administration, which sought to require vaccinations or weekly testing at private businesses with more than 100 employees. The justices reasoned that the agency exceeded its authority to regulate workplace safety.
“Although COVID-19 is a risk that occurs in many workplaces, it is not an occupational hazard in most,” the majority wrote.
As the voice of business, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance has played an active role advocating on behalf of the business community on COVID-19 related issues by championing the needs of our investors. We have also kept the business community informed of proposed government mandates around COVID-19 vaccinations to ensure businesses are able to prepare accordingly. We continue to keep our finger on the pulse of the business community to better understand its needs.
The business community must be able to operate with minimal intrusion from government. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision restores to businesses the ability to run their operations as they see fit.
The CLT Alliance continues to support individuals receiving the Covid-19 vaccination and booster.
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Legal Center, which sued OSHA, issued this statement:
“[The] decision is welcome relief for America’s small businesses, who are still trying to get their business back on track since the beginning of the pandemic,” Executive Director Karen Harned said. “As small businesses try to recover after almost two years of significant business disruptions, the last thing they need is a mandate that would cause more business challenges.”
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