President Schulz announced on Friday, October 21, 2022, Washington State University will eliminate the employee, contractor, and volunteer vaccine requirement in coordination with Governor Inslee’s announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Once the State of Emergency is lifted, most new* WSU employees will not be required to verify their COVID-19 vaccination status.
*Employees in certain health care-related positions may still be required to provide vaccination verification.
Yes, any employee, whose hire is effective on or before the State of Emergency is lifted, will be required to verify their COVID-19 vaccination status or a medical/religious exemption and accommodation must be established prior to the first day of work, regardless of work location.
Yes, once the State of Emergency is lifted, Volunteers and Contractors will no longer be required to verify their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Certain health care related positions may require the verification of COVID-19 and other vaccinations, consult with your supervisor or manager as to what is required for your position.
The WSU benefit plans offered to eligible employees and their families cover vaccinations and immunizations listed on the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) immunization schedule, which includes COVID-19 vaccinations.
Vaccinations are considered preventative services and normally fully covered, and not subject to deductibles if you see a covered provider.
Specific questions should be directed to your medical plan.
See the Disability Services HELSA High-Risk Employee – Accommodations website for information on the continued provisions of the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA).
Yes. Although the business process will be inactive once the State of Emergency is lifted, both workers and managers will be able to access previous vaccination information in Workday. The data will remain in the system for historical tracking and reporting purposes.