Masks at the office? Employers’ new rules vary

By Jeff Green and Michael Tobin
Published Updated 7 Min Read

For millions of employees returning to the office after a long work-from-home hiatus, one of the biggest changes will be getting most of their pandemic orders from a new COVID-19 czar — their employer.

The decision by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to relax masking and social-distancing guidelines for vaccinated Americans has compelled employers to quickly determine how it should apply in their workplaces. JPMorgan Chase, Southwest Airlines and Walmart are telling vaccinated U.S. office workers they can drop the masks.

Jeff Green and Michael Tobin

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