Jennifer Mirus Speaks to Podcast Host About Vaccines and Masks in the Workplace

Boardman Clark attorney Jennifer Mirus joined The QTI Group's Director of Client Relations, Jake Siudzinski, as a guest on the second episode of the organization's new podcast, HR: Unscripted: Real Talk About the World of HR. Jennifer spoke with Jake about vaccines and mask mandates in the workplace, and legal risks employers may face.

Listen to episode 2 on The QTI Group's Website: Where do we go from here? Navigating Vaccines and Mask Mandates in the Workplace

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