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The workers of the city of Montclair must carry from this Monday a badge to confirm that they are fully vaccinated in case you do not want to use face masks.
City officials, located in San Bernardino County, reported that this measure is in accordance with the provisions established by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health .
However , this new requirement has had some rejection by municipal employees.
Fear for possible violation of privacy rights
In Montclair, some sectors have demonstrated so that the city refrain from demanding the application of the vaccine before the fear that the privacy rights of their workers .
The mayor of Montclair, Javier “John” Dutrey, assured that This provision is aligned with the recommendations of the California health authorities , which establish that workplaces are documented regarding the vaccination status of their workers.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that Employers provide badges to their workers who are already fully vaccinated so that they can use them in their respective work IDs.
Concern among councilors
The new provision was approved since last Wednesday, given the risk that this matter could end up in court.
Councilors of the city consider potential legal concerns and serious safety issues, accepting that would be potentially liable in the event of any violation of the workers’ privacy rights .
The Montclair City Council could take up the issue during its next meeting, scheduled for next August.