Hello! Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free? Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library
This has been a big frustration for me. I have one who is not vaccinated, and will not get vaccinated. She also won't wear a mask. With the spike in the Delta variant I am now encouraging all staff to wear a mask again, but she won't if she doesn't have to. Otherwise she is a great employee, and a very important part of our small staff. We are already short handed and I just don't want to fire her. I'm not certain I even can since there is no mask mandate. Suggestions? Nannette Miller Elk Rapids District Library On Fri, Jul 30, 2021 at 10:35 AM Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hello!
Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free?
Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
-- Nannette Miller | Director Elk Rapids District Library 231.264.9979 | erlib.director@gmail.com | elkrapidslibrary.org
We have continued a mask mandate for all employees & patrons. All my employees are vaccinated. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Nannette Miller via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:47:35 AM To: Cory Grimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com> Cc: Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff This has been a big frustration for me. I have one who is not vaccinated, and will not get vaccinated. She also won't wear a mask. With the spike in the Delta variant I am now encouraging all staff to wear a mask again, but she won't if she doesn't have to. Otherwise she is a great employee, and a very important part of our small staff. We are already short handed and I just don't want to fire her. I'm not certain I even can since there is no mask mandate. Suggestions? Nannette Miller Elk Rapids District Library On Fri, Jul 30, 2021 at 10:35 AM Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Hello! Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free? Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- [https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0Bz80TZwblruLTkVaS3dVeTVNMk0&export=download] Nannette Miller | Director Elk Rapids District Library 231.264.9979 | erlib.director@gmail.com<mailto:erlib.director@gmail.com> | elkrapidslibrary.org<http://elkrapidslibrary.org>
We don't separate,label, or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We ask if anyone has any signs of any contagious illness to please stay home and the staff is very good about that. From: "Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: michlib-l@mcls.org Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:32:14 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff Hello! Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free? Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Jennifer Salgat Director Lake Odessa Community Library 1007 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa MI 48849 616.374.4591
My library is the same as Jennifer's. Current my Board has chosen for all patrons and staff to continue to wear masks (a policy they review at each Board meeting). But even without that we do not treat staff differently based on their vaccination status. On Fri, Jul 30, 2021, 10:55 AM IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
We don't separate,label, or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We ask if anyone has any signs of any contagious illness to please stay home and the staff is very good about that.
------------------------------ *From: *"Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> *To: *michlib-l@mcls.org *Sent: *Friday, July 30, 2021 10:32:14 AM *Subject: *[Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff
Hello!
Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free?
Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library
_______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
-- *Jennifer Salgat* Director Lake Odessa Community Library 1007 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa MI 48849 616.374.4591 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
We also do not separate, judge or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We do require that if anyone is not feeling well that they are not to come to work and if they ever start to feel sick while at work, they are required to notify management immediately. Staff has been informed that if they prefer to wear a mask at any time, they are welcome to do so and if they prefer to have people keep their distance when being around their workstation, to let people know and everyone is to respect that request. Between the cleaning/sanitizing that is done daily and staff being wonderful at respecting everyone around them (regardless of what other people's medical status may be) has created a safe working environment without treating others differently. Ever since restrictions had been lifted, this process has helped us to maintain a very comfortable and respectful working environment for everyone which I am very grateful for. Jennifer Kreiner Director Lyons Township District Library 240 E. Bridge St. PO Box 185 Lyons, MI 48851 (989) 855-3414 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:58 AM To: Cory Grimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We don't separate,label, or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We ask if anyone has any signs of any contagious illness to please stay home and the staff is very good about that. ________________________________ From: "Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: michlib-l@mcls.org Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:32:14 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff Hello! Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free? Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Jennifer Salgat Director Lake Odessa Community Library 1007 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa MI 48849 616.374.4591
We also treat no one differently based on their vaccinated/unvaccinated status. We have 4 employees, including myself. Two are vaccinated, two are not. Our library no longer mandates masks, but anyone is more than welcome to wear them if they would like. Thank you, Danielle Reid, Director Reese Unity District Library 2065 Gates St., PO Box 413 Reese, MI 48757 Phone: (989) 868-4120 Fax: (989) 868-4123 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Lyons Library via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 11:33 AM To: Cory Grimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com>; IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen@llcoop.org> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We also do not separate, judge or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We do require that if anyone is not feeling well that they are not to come to work and if they ever start to feel sick while at work, they are required to notify management immediately. Staff has been informed that if they prefer to wear a mask at any time, they are welcome to do so and if they prefer to have people keep their distance when being around their workstation, to let people know and everyone is to respect that request. Between the cleaning/sanitizing that is done daily and staff being wonderful at respecting everyone around them (regardless of what other people's medical status may be) has created a safe working environment without treating others differently. Ever since restrictions had been lifted, this process has helped us to maintain a very comfortable and respectful working environment for everyone which I am very grateful for. Jennifer Kreiner Director Lyons Township District Library 240 E. Bridge St. PO Box 185 Lyons, MI 48851 (989) 855-3414 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:58 AM To: Cory Grimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We don't separate,label, or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We ask if anyone has any signs of any contagious illness to please stay home and the staff is very good about that. ________________________________ From: "Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: michlib-l@mcls.org Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:32:14 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff Hello! Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free? Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Jennifer Salgat Director Lake Odessa Community Library 1007 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa MI 48849 616.374.4591
All of us have been vaccinated, but if someone chose not to or could not on the advice of their physician, we wouldn’t separate them and make them feel like an “other.” Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of dreid reeseunitylibrary.org via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 11:52:51 AM To: cgrimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com>; IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen@llcoop.org>; lyonslib <lyonslib@hotmail.com> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We also treat no one differently based on their vaccinated/unvaccinated status. We have 4 employees, including myself. Two are vaccinated, two are not. Our library no longer mandates masks, but anyone is more than welcome to wear them if they would like. Thank you, Danielle Reid, Director Reese Unity District Library 2065 Gates St., PO Box 413 Reese, MI 48757 Phone: (989) 868-4120 Fax: (989) 868-4123 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Lyons Library via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 11:33 AM To: Cory Grimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com>; IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen@llcoop.org> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We also do not separate, judge or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We do require that if anyone is not feeling well that they are not to come to work and if they ever start to feel sick while at work, they are required to notify management immediately. Staff has been informed that if they prefer to wear a mask at any time, they are welcome to do so and if they prefer to have people keep their distance when being around their workstation, to let people know and everyone is to respect that request. Between the cleaning/sanitizing that is done daily and staff being wonderful at respecting everyone around them (regardless of what other people's medical status may be) has created a safe working environment without treating others differently. Ever since restrictions had been lifted, this process has helped us to maintain a very comfortable and respectful working environment for everyone which I am very grateful for. Jennifer Kreiner Director Lyons Township District Library 240 E. Bridge St. PO Box 185 Lyons, MI 48851 (989) 855-3414 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:58 AM To: Cory Grimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We don't separate,label, or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We ask if anyone has any signs of any contagious illness to please stay home and the staff is very good about that. ________________________________ From: "Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: michlib-l@mcls.org Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:32:14 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff Hello! Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free? Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Jennifer Salgat Director Lake Odessa Community Library 1007 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa MI 48849 616.374.4591
Hello! Libraries are encouraged to be extremely careful of treating employees differently solely because of their unvaccinated status. This can cause unexpected legal issues, especially if the reason for the unvaccinated status is a medical condition, or a religious belief. Libraries should have policies and protocols in place, aligned with current MiOSHA requirements (such as the "general duty" rule), that protect employees in the workplace from any recognized hazard, including COVID-19. . Requiring measures that are in excess of CDC/OSHA/MiOSHA recommended measures only for unvaccinated employees could be problematic. Policies/Protocols would likely require the employer to remain aware of the status of Covid infections in their community so that protocols may be increased or relaxed as necessary. The employer should also remain current with CDC Covid-19 guidance Libraries should consult their library attorneys for guidance on implementing any policies/protocols that could negatively (or be interpreted as negatively) affect employees solely based on vaccination status. Employees with underlying conditions that put them at higher risk for infection should talk with their medical care provider as well as their employer to determine if any ADA accommodations should be requested, or if any voluntary accommodations can be made by the employer to reduce the risk. (See EEOC document, below) See: EEOC Guidance on Covid-19 & the ADA (see especially section "G")- https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabi... Society for Human Resource Managers (SHRM) - Employers apply different requirements to vaccinated and unvaccinated employees - https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabi... Segregating unvaccinated workers? Think twice, attorneys warn: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/segregating-unvaccinated-wo... CDC Covid-19 by County (Tool provides infection information and mitigating measure information tailored to the varying infection rates) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html MiOSHA Covid information contact https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/miosha/resources/ask-miosha Employers and employees with questions regarding workplace safety and health may contact MIOSHA at 517-284-7777. Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nourishing Michigan's Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmeetupeatup&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C229be3d5c395412479f308da43410928%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637896243868604073%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vB6cY61k1yFzX2wHGuTfN2rBGFVVaFMBX%2BeZpDQculY%3D&reserved=0> [cid:image001.png@01D8816D.988D6010] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Julie Censke via Michlib-l Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2021 1:50 PM To: dreid reeseunitylibrary.org <dreid@reeseunitylibrary.org>; cgrimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com>; IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen@llcoop.org>; lyonslib <lyonslib@hotmail.com> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> All of us have been vaccinated, but if someone chose not to or could not on the advice of their physician, we wouldn't separate them and make them feel like an "other." Get Outlook for iOS<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fo0ukef&data=04%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C985f7635ab63402a5a5008d9544c28f0%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637633508361723350%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0qAlENFFtbI%2FSx%2B5jsn6hH2JNzEAyOQtcDC4cua99AE%3D&reserved=0> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of dreid reeseunitylibrary.org via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 11:52:51 AM To: cgrimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com<mailto:cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com>>; IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen@llcoop.org<mailto:lkojen@llcoop.org>>; lyonslib <lyonslib@hotmail.com<mailto:lyonslib@hotmail.com>> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We also treat no one differently based on their vaccinated/unvaccinated status. We have 4 employees, including myself. Two are vaccinated, two are not. Our library no longer mandates masks, but anyone is more than welcome to wear them if they would like. Thank you, Danielle Reid, Director Reese Unity District Library 2065 Gates St., PO Box 413 Reese, MI 48757 Phone: (989) 868-4120 Fax: (989) 868-4123 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of Lyons Library via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 11:33 AM To: Cory Grimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com<mailto:cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com>>; IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen@llcoop.org<mailto:lkojen@llcoop.org>> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We also do not separate, judge or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We do require that if anyone is not feeling well that they are not to come to work and if they ever start to feel sick while at work, they are required to notify management immediately. Staff has been informed that if they prefer to wear a mask at any time, they are welcome to do so and if they prefer to have people keep their distance when being around their workstation, to let people know and everyone is to respect that request. Between the cleaning/sanitizing that is done daily and staff being wonderful at respecting everyone around them (regardless of what other people's medical status may be) has created a safe working environment without treating others differently. Ever since restrictions had been lifted, this process has helped us to maintain a very comfortable and respectful working environment for everyone which I am very grateful for. Jennifer Kreiner Director Lyons Township District Library 240 E. Bridge St. PO Box 185 Lyons, MI 48851 (989) 855-3414 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:58 AM To: Cory Grimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com<mailto:cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com>> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We don't separate,label, or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We ask if anyone has any signs of any contagious illness to please stay home and the staff is very good about that. ________________________________ From: "Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> To: michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:32:14 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff Hello! Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free? Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Jennifer Salgat Director Lake Odessa Community Library 1007 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa MI 48849 616.374.4591
OOPS! I just realized I answered an older message LOL Still good info, but please excuse my brain burp! It's Thursday! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nourishing Michigan's Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmeetupeatup&data=05%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C229be3d5c395412479f308da43410928%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637896243868604073%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vB6cY61k1yFzX2wHGuTfN2rBGFVVaFMBX%2BeZpDQculY%3D&reserved=0> [cid:image001.png@01D88171.6D215C20] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Julie Censke via Michlib-l Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2021 1:50 PM To: dreid reeseunitylibrary.org <dreid@reeseunitylibrary.org>; cgrimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com>; IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen@llcoop.org>; lyonslib <lyonslib@hotmail.com> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> All of us have been vaccinated, but if someone chose not to or could not on the advice of their physician, we wouldn't separate them and make them feel like an "other." Get Outlook for iOS<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fo0ukef&data=04%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C985f7635ab63402a5a5008d9544c28f0%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637633508361723350%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0qAlENFFtbI%2FSx%2B5jsn6hH2JNzEAyOQtcDC4cua99AE%3D&reserved=0> ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of dreid reeseunitylibrary.org via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 11:52:51 AM To: cgrimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com<mailto:cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com>>; IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen@llcoop.org<mailto:lkojen@llcoop.org>>; lyonslib <lyonslib@hotmail.com<mailto:lyonslib@hotmail.com>> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We also treat no one differently based on their vaccinated/unvaccinated status. We have 4 employees, including myself. Two are vaccinated, two are not. Our library no longer mandates masks, but anyone is more than welcome to wear them if they would like. Thank you, Danielle Reid, Director Reese Unity District Library 2065 Gates St., PO Box 413 Reese, MI 48757 Phone: (989) 868-4120 Fax: (989) 868-4123 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of Lyons Library via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 11:33 AM To: Cory Grimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com<mailto:cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com>>; IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen@llcoop.org<mailto:lkojen@llcoop.org>> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We also do not separate, judge or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We do require that if anyone is not feeling well that they are not to come to work and if they ever start to feel sick while at work, they are required to notify management immediately. Staff has been informed that if they prefer to wear a mask at any time, they are welcome to do so and if they prefer to have people keep their distance when being around their workstation, to let people know and everyone is to respect that request. Between the cleaning/sanitizing that is done daily and staff being wonderful at respecting everyone around them (regardless of what other people's medical status may be) has created a safe working environment without treating others differently. Ever since restrictions had been lifted, this process has helped us to maintain a very comfortable and respectful working environment for everyone which I am very grateful for. Jennifer Kreiner Director Lyons Township District Library 240 E. Bridge St. PO Box 185 Lyons, MI 48851 (989) 855-3414 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of IL Jennifer Salgat via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:58 AM To: Cory Grimminck <cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com<mailto:cgrimminck@portlandmilibrary.com>> Cc: michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff We don't separate,label, or treat anyone differently based on their medical status. We ask if anyone has any signs of any contagious illness to please stay home and the staff is very good about that. ________________________________ From: "Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> To: michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:32:14 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff Hello! Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free? Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Jennifer Salgat Director Lake Odessa Community Library 1007 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa MI 48849 616.374.4591
Hi, We talked with our labor attorney (Mike Blum) at Foster Swift, because it seemed so vague and confusing to us after reading the OSHA rules, which say: * "most employers no longer need to take steps to protect their workers from COVID-19 exposure in any workplace, or well-defined portions of a workplace, where all employees are fully vaccinated. Employers should still take steps to protect unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk workers in their workplaces, or well-defined portions of workplaces. 2 <https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/safework#ftn2>" *The key bit there seemed to be that OSHA was saying *if all employees are vaccinated,* then yay, everyone can go maskless in the workplace, but if they are not all vaccinated, then the employer still has to take steps to protect the unvaccinated. Somehow. Further down their rules, they say employers should provide unvaccinated workers with masks...so that looked to us like the unvaccinated staff still needed to mask, and our lawyer agreed. That's what we're doing, but actually almost the entire vaccinated staff are still masking anyway. As soon as our area goes up to "substantial" infection rates, we'll begin requiring all staff to mask who aren't already. Sigh.... Tracy On Fri, Jul 30, 2021 at 10:34 AM Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
Hello!
Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free?
Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
-- Tracy Aldrich, Director Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 taldrich@ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043
Current Michigan and Federal strategies are to provide information on the infection and virus and permit local areas to make their own determinations based on the available facts and science and CDC recommendations. The absence of mandates or regulations does not necessarily mean that a library should have no policies in place. As libraries consider how to handle mitigation policies for COVID-19 (and the COVID Delta Variant), it may be helpful to consider that although MDHHS, MiOSHA and OSHA (MiOSHA works with OSHA) may not have specific mandates currently in place, the “General Duty Clause,” which requires employers (including public libraries) to keep employees safe from “recognized hazards,” is still law. Covid-19 (and its variants) is still a recognized hazard The most recent CDC guidance recommends masking for vaccinated and unvaccinated in indoor areas – especially when around people whom they do not know vaccination status, and in locations experiencing high community transmission of infection. It is recommended that public libraries review local community transmission data, local vaccination rates, and current infection data to determine the best policies for their library. It is also useful to contact your local health department and/or MiOSHA to obtain additional information on what may be recommended by experts for your community. https://www.natlawreview.com/article/osha-s-revised-covid-19-guidance-highli... https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/safework CDC Updated Guidance “When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html>” Guidance now recommends masks for indoor activities even for vaccinated persons if located in an area of “substantial or high transmission,” and if vulnerable (*such as immunocompromised people - even if vaccinated) or unvaccinated people in household.Several counties in Michigan are at these levels. See CDC map (updated Jul 27, 2021) “Families with Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Family Members<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/about-covid-19/caring-for-children/families.html>” Guidance on keeping kids (and other non vaccinated) and immunocompromised family members safe.(Updated July 16, 2021) “Protect Yourself and Others<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html>” Guidance on protections for the unvaccinated and immunocompromised(Updated Jul 26, 2021). CDC Internal Report <https://bit.ly/3778gY7> including information on transmission of Delta Variant by vaccinated persons (see slide 15 and on). This is data that prompted CDC revised recommendations on masking. Report is via Washington Post. CDC Case Tracker & Transmission Map<https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view> - Used to determine high,moderate, and low areas of transmissions for masking recommendations. CNN Article<https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/27/health/cdc-mask-guidance-vaccinated-people-bn/index.html> on CDC updated masking recommendations MiOSHAcontact : 855-SAFEC19 (855-723-3219) County Health Departments - https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73970_5461_74040---,00.html Take Care! Clare From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Cory Grimminck via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 10:32 AM To: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Unvaccinated Staff CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Hello! Now that all the COVID restrictions have been lifted and we only have to follow the (very vague and non-committal) OSHA rules, I was wondering what everyone is doing about unvaccinated staff. Do you make them wear a mask? Do you try to separate them from the rest of your staff? Or do you let them roam free? Thanks for any feedback you can give me, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library
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Cory Grimminck -
dreid reeseunitylibrary.org -
IL Jennifer Salgat -
Julie Censke -
Kat Boyer -
Lyons Library -
Membiela, Clare (MDE) -
Nannette Miller -
Susan Wess -
Tracy Aldrich