YMCA Team,
Under this new standard, companies with 100+ employees are given the option to either mandate vaccination or give their employees the choice to either vaccinate or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. The YMCA of the Triangle has opted to provide employees a choice and will not require vaccination of everyone. This implies that those not vaccinated submit to weekly testing starting in January.
Currently, the ETS is facing legal challenges. However, we are preparing for the eventuality of the requirements of the standard as soon as Dec. 5, 2021. At that time, unvaccinated staff will be required to wear masks while working - regardless of mask decisions made by a municipality. As of Jan. 4, 2022, unvaccinated staff will need to test weekly in order to be scheduled the following week (more details to come).
As you can imagine, there are many factors, implications and aspects in the ETS that our Y, and all businesses, are actively working to understand for their workforce. To keep you informed we will be updating our
Employee Resource Hub on our website (located in our footer) regularly.
As a reminder, and in preparation for the January 4 milestone date, staff who are vaccinated and who have not yet uploaded their proof of vaccination should do so in KENY. Simply type "Covid Vaccination" in the search box and follow the prompts to upload your card. Additionally, if you have not already uploaded your card, you will earn your $50 incentive.
We will share updates and resources as we learn more and begin to activate our compliance practices. Please check our
Employee Resource Hub regularly.
Thank you for your partnership and service.
Regards,
