Should you put your COVID vaccination status on job applications? | wfaa.com

And, do employers have the right to ask you for it? WFAA spoke to an employment lawyer, and a hiring firm to get answers. DALLAS — When applying for a job, should you show your coronavirus vaccination status on a resume? And, do employers have the right to ask you for it? WFAA spoke to an employment lawyer, and a hiring firm to get answers.  “We are working with a lot of companies, “ said Rob Hill, from Hire Dynamics. Hill is a manager for Hire Dynamics, a staffing company in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. When looking to hire, vaccination status is often discussed. “At this time, day and age, we’re transparent, it’s a hot topic with everybody we are talking with,” said Hill. With hundreds of jobs open and with the labor shortage, Hill suggests that folks applying for a job should show their vaccination status on their resume, or LinkedIn page. “For those that have been vaccinated, that feel confident about it, it helps them stand out in the work force, and remove some barriers for them,” said Hill. When applying for a job, should you show your vaccination status on your resume or LinkedIn page?Hiring manager: yes.…
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