Retail

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Retail Federation released a statement on Thursday, Jan. 13 saying the organization agreed with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision about vaccine mandates. The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked the Biden administration from passing a bill that would require employees at large private companies to either get the vaccine or get tested regularly for COVID-19, as well as wear masks in the workplace. The Biden administration’s vaccine mandate would require vaccinations for those who worked at a company with 100 or more employees. In a separate ruling, the court allowed a vaccine-mandate for healthcare workers in a ruling of 5-4. NRF joined more than 26 other trade associations last week to present oral arguments before the court on the legality of the mandate. “While NRF has maintained a strong and consistent position related to the importance of vaccines in helping to overcome this pandemic, the Supreme Court’s decision to stay OSHA’s onerous and unprecedented [Emergency Temporary Standard] ETS is a significant victory for employers,” says David French, NRF’s senior vice president of government relations. Many were worried that with vaccine requirements, some employees may rather quit than get the vaccine, ultimately causing higher unemployment numbers. After …