A new law prohibits private employers from adopting or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates. This law covers employees, contractors, and applicants.A new law prohibits private employers from adopting or enforcing COVID19 vaccine mandates. But what exactly is it? What is the religious exemption? In general, Texas employers cannot implement a mandatory vaccination policy unless they are operating a healthcarerelated business. A discretionary vaccine policy may result in a more content workforce and generally avoids ADA and Title VII issues. The ADA requires employers to keep confidential any medical information they learn about any applicant or employee. This article provides answers to a number of frequently asked questions regarding employer rights and responsibilities in this area. Summary: This article discusses a possible future application of the reasoning in Muldrow v.