States, Businesses Grapple Over Requiring Proof Of Vaccination

The transcript discusses the varying approaches to COVID-19 vaccination requirements across businesses and states. Some businesses require proof of vaccination, while others rely on the honor system. States like California, New York, and Louisiana offer digital vaccine records, and Hawaii adjusts travel requirements based on vaccination status. Legal aspects include the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission's ruling on vaccine mandates and political resistance in some states. Technology like New York's Excelsior Pass is emerging as a standard for digital proof of vaccination, with major companies planning to adopt similar systems.

What system do most businesses rely on for allowing vaccinated customers without masks?

• Employee verification

• Honor system

• Proof of vaccination

• Digital records

Which states are allowing digital access to vaccination records?

• Nevada, Arizona, and Utah

• California, New York, and Louisiana

• Texas, Florida, and Georgia

• Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois

What is the impact on restaurants as people feel safer to go out?

• Closure of restaurants

• Spike in business

• No change in business

• Decrease in business

What did the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission determine about vaccination requirements?

• They are legal

• They are optional

• They are discouraged

• They are illegal

What technological development is becoming the norm for vaccination proof?

• Paper certificates

• Digital proof systems

• Physical ID cards

• Verbal confirmation