Oklahoma A.G. urges employers to disregard Biden vaccine mandate push

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General John O’Connor on Thursday released the following statement as employers are facing pressure from the Biden Administration to act on vaccine mandates.

“There are currently no rules that require employers to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for employees.   I urge Oklahoma employers to disregard the Biden Administration’s wishes to the contrary.  In the event federal emergency rules are issued that place such an unlawful demand upon employers, our office will be joined by other state Attorneys General across the country to quickly sue and seek an injunction against any implementation or enforcement.

Oklahomans should have the right to make their own personal health decisions for themselves and their families.  Employers that are mandating vaccines are unfortunately doing so upon their own initiative.  Religious, medical, and personal exemptions should be uniformly approved by those employers at the very least.”