City of Orem COVID-19 Vaccination Plan (as of April 14, 2021)
The City of Orem strongly encourages all city employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination when it becomes available.
Purpose
In accordance with the City of Orem’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the City is adopting this policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our customers and visitors; and the community at large from infectious diseases, such as COVID-19 that may be reduced by vaccinations. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.
Scope
All employees are encouraged to receive vaccinations as determined by the CDC, state, and local health authorities.
Procedure
The City of Orem will pay for all vaccinations covered by this plan if there is a cost to the employee associated with the vaccination. If possible, vaccinations should be run through employees’ health insurance where applicable and otherwise be submitted for reimbursement, if necessary.
All employees will be paid for time taken to receive vaccinations. For off-site vaccinations, employees are to work with their supervisor to schedule appropriate time to comply with this plan.
This plan does not modify the City’s current COVID-19 reopening plan. Consistent with CDC guidelines, employees will still be required to wear a mask at work or on duty if: (1) appropriate social distancing cannot be achieved; (2) all employees within a group have not received a COVID-19 vaccination and the members of the group are unable to appropriately social distance; or (3) directed to wear masks by federal, state or local health officials.
Exemptions – Employees who have sought and received a legal medical or religious exemption from the City are not required to comply with this policy.
The City reserves the right to modify this policy when necessary in order to achieve operational objectives and /or as further directed by federal, state or local health officials.