Sex discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act includes discrimination based on pregnancy. Everyone 6 months of age and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.Experts say employers can make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory, with some exceptions. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission put out guidance in December stating employers could require vaccines. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees against discrimination based upon their religious beliefs. Immunization Compliance. New York State Public Health Law requires students to get certain vaccines in order to attend child care or school. Q: Which law(s) govern employees' requests for accommodations due to religious beliefs? New guidance was issued on New York City's COVID10 vaccine mandate for private sector workers. The virus is still with us, though humanity has built up immunity through vaccinations and infections.