LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Disney has paused its policy requiring Florida-based employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine following new laws passed by the state’s legislature last week that limit employers’ power to require vaccinations.
The company informed employees in a memo sent Friday that it paused the requirement due to the state legislature’s action during a special session last week.
The company also cited an appeal court’s temporary delay of federal vaccination guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
The company said in a statement that more than 90% of Florida-based Disney employees are fully vaccinated. Employees who aren't fully vaccinated will be required to wear face coverings and observe social distancing.
