President Joe Biden's vaccination mandate for the private and public sector stirred outrage and threats of lawsuits over his 'extraordinary sweeping use of presidential authority to force a medical treatment on workers' as businesses big and small scramble to get clarity on the edict. Ethan Brecher, a top labor lawyer and founder of The Law Office of Ethan A. Brecher in New York City, told DailyMail.com in an interview on Friday that he's 'never seen anything like this' in his 30 years of practice. 'This is a watershed moment in our history - compelling people to take a medical treatment,' he said, adding that he believes it will be challenged in court. 'The economy depends on companies going back to work, but there are people who are concerned about the vaccine. This mandate is an extraordinary sweeping use of presidential authority to force a medical treatment on workers.' President Joe Biden’s executive orders announced Thursday require all executive-branch employees, federal contractors and millions of health-care workers to get the jab Under the federal mandate, large private employers must either mandate shots or provide weekly testing, and all executive-branch employees, federal contractors and millions of health-care workers to get the jab Biden’s executive orders announced Thursday require all executive-branch employees, federal contractors and millions of health-care workers to get the jab. Large private employers must either mandate shots or provide weekly testing. The language for the mandate is still being finalized by the administration, and some companies fear the new rules will drive be the final nail in their pandemic-hit business. 'The devil is in the details. Without additional clarification for the business community, employee anxieties and questions will multiply,' Consumer Brands Association, which represents makers of packaged goods, told Bloomberg. The National Federation of Independent Business, which advocates for small and independent business owners, said its members will be hit hardest by the vaccine mandate. Kevin Kuhlman, Vice President of Federal Government Relations, said the pandemic has already hamstrung small and independent businesses and this mandate will continue to hurt owners Kevin Kuhlman, Vice President of Federal Government Relations, said in a statement that the pandemic has already hamstrung small and independent businesses - most notably finding and retaining qualified workers. The organization's fears are supported by a recent poll conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - which was published before Biden's announcement - that said 28 percent of employees said they would rather lose their job than get the vaccine. The Labor Department order - which covers approximately two-thirds of the 100 million workforce - will require employers with 100 or more workers to provide paid time off to get vaccinated. Any business that violates the new rule will face substantial fines, up to $14,000. But there's been a hesitancy in some occupations for a host of reasons - chief among them are concerns about side effects, belief that the vaccine isn't needed and distrust of the government, according to a study published in April by MedRxiv. While there's been no studies done on vaccination rates among different occupations, MedRxiv researched which occupations were most hesitant. Construction workers and repairmen - at 46.4 percent and 42.6 percent, respectively - were the top two occupations who expressed hesitancy. Conclusion from MedRxiv's report about hesitancy in different occupations Ethan Brecher (left), a labor lawyer told DailyMail.com in an interview on Friday that he's 'never seen anything like this' in his 30 years of practice, and Jennifer Myers (right), a spokeswoman for the American Hotel and Lodging said they're reviewing Losing frontline workers is also a concern for large companies, such as General Motors Co. and Delta Air Lines Inc. Both companies issued statements outlining their efforts they’ve made to get employees inoculated but didn’t say whether they endorse the Biden plan, Bloomberg Business reported. Other companies, including Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Intel Corp., said they're studying it and waiting for more information. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said in a statement after Biden's announcement that it 'will carefully review the details of the executive orders and associated regulations.' The federal entity 'will work to ensure that employers have the resources, guidance, and flexibility necessary to ensure the safety of their employees and customers and comply with public health requirements.' The tech industry has led the way for vaccine requirements, with Google instituting its vaccine policy back in July. At the time, Google was one of the first major U.S. employers to enforce a vaccination mandate for people returning to the office, and Facebook quick followed suit. Jennifer Myers, a spokeswoman for the American Hotel and Lodging Association, told The Washington Post that the organization and 'our members are in the process of reviewing the President’s new guidance and as always we encourage all Americans get vaccinated.' Other companies have already embraced vaccination mandates or were moving in that direction. White House press secretary Jen Psaki said any federal employee who doesn't get vaccinated can be fired First Lady Jill Biden speaks alongside US President Joe Biden about coronavirus protections in schools during a visit to Brookland Middle School in Washington, DC on September 10 Joshua Bolten, president and CEO of the Business Roundtable, a group of chief executives from companies including Amazon, Walmart and Home Depot, said in a statement Thursday that it 'welcomes the Biden Administration's continued vigilance in the fight against COVID.' Biden declares war on the 80M unvaccinated Americans President Joe Biden on Thursday declared war on the 80 million Americans who have yet to get a COVD vaccine and asked them 'what more is there to wait for' as he announced mandates covering two thirds of all workers. 'This is not about freedom or personal choice. It's about protecting yourself and those around you, the people you work with, the people you care about, the people you love. My job as president is to protect all Americans,' he said in remarks in the State Dining Room at the White House. 'We've been patient but our patience is wearing thin. And your refusal has cost all of us. So please do the right thing,' he said. Biden charged the unvaccinated with 'overcrowding our hospitals and overrunning emergency rooms intensive care units, leaving no room for someone with a heart attack or pancreatic cancer.' The president decried the 'pandemic politics' that he said was behind those who had not yet gotten a shot in the arm, calling out public officials who were 'actively working to undermine the fight against COVID-19.' 'These pandemic politics, as I refer to, are making people sick, causing unvaccinated people to die. We cannot allow these actions to stand in the way of protecting the large majority of Americans who have done their part and want to get back to life as normal,' he said. He charged those who were fighting against COVID-19 mitigation procedures with helping increase the death rate. He didn't mention any specific official by name by his administration has publicly clashed with the Republican governors of Florida and Texas, Rick DeSantis and Greg Abbott. 'There are elected officials actively working to undermine the fight against COVID-19,' Biden said. 'Instead of encouraging people to get vaccinated and mask up, they're ordering mobile morgues for the unvaccinated dying from COVID in their communities. This is totally unacceptable.' He ended his nearly 30 minute speech with a whispered plea: 'Get vaccinated.' 'My message to unvaccinated Americans is this - what more is there to wait for?,' Biden said. 'What more to you need to see? We've made vaccinations free, safe, and convenient. The vaccine has FDA approval. Over 200 million Americans have gotten at least one shot.' Advertisement 'America's business leaders know how critical vaccination and testing are in defeating the pandemic,' he said. A few of the U.S.'s largest companies - such Walmart, CVS, AT&T, Goldman Sachs, Tyson Foods, United Airlines, several media outlets, among dozens of others - have already imposed a variation of vaccine mandates. But each one is different and not comprehensive. For example, Walmart's mandate applies to corporate workers; not its frontline workers over fears that forcing the employees to get the vaccine will push people to quit and weaken an already-reduced workforce. Meanwhile, Tyson Foods has required vaccines for its entire U.S. workforce as a term of employment, and United Airlines said workers who aren't vaccinated or get an exception will be placed on leave. Biden's vaccine mandates gives federal employees and contractors 75 days to get fully vaccinated or be fired. The vaccine requirement will include exemptions for individuals with disabilities and for those who refuse the vaccination on religious grounds. The U.S.'s largest union - The National Education Association, which represents more than three million teachers, faculty, educational support professionals, school administrators and retired educators - said in a statement Thursday that it supports Biden's mandate. The United Auto Workers union said in a statement that it is 'looking at the details of the announcement and how it impacts our over 700 employer contracts and our members.' President Ray Curry said last month that he supported only voluntary vaccinations and mandates would need to be agreed through negotiation. The Teamsters, which represent about 1.4 million workers, declined to comment. Many police unions have been outspoken against a mandate - including the NYC PBA, which threatened to sue if that was imposed. The mandate riled up Republican officials who tore into Biden after his announcement. 'Forcing this and coercing people, I don't think is the right decision. I'd imagine that you're gonna see a lot of activity in the courts if they try to do that through an executive action,' Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said during a press conference Thursday. The Republican National Committee says that it intends to sue to block Biden's order from taking effect, and several House Republicans plan to introduce legislation to negate the order. But the law appears to be on Biden's side, but Brechar said it will likely have to play out in courts. In May, the EEOC said Federal EEO laws do not prevent an employer from requiring employees who physically enter a workplace to be vaccinated for COVID-19, so long as employers comply with the reasonable accommodation provisions of the ADA. Employers are also allowed to ask about a worker’s vaccination status, which is not protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). The law, which protects a patient’s confidential health information, applies only to companies and professionals in the health care field. Companies across the country impose vaccine mandates for workers - and even visitors AT&T - Only managers must be vaccinated Amtrak - All employees must be vaccinated by Nov. 1 and new employees must show proof of vaccination starting Oct. 4. Employees could be granted medical or religious exemptions and will instead undergo weekly Covid-19 testing Ascension Health - All employees must be vaccinated by Nov. 12, including those working remotely Centene Corporation - All employees must provide proof of vaccination or undergo regular Covid-19 testing and wear masks at all times in the office Chevron - Expatriate employees, workers traveling internationally, and employees on U.S.-flagged ships must be vaccinated. Offshore workers in the Gulf of Mexico must be vaccinated by Nov. 1 Cisco - All office workers must be vaccinated Citigroup - All employees working in major cities must be vaccinated CNN - All employees must be vaccinated and three have already been fired for violating the policy CVS - Pharmacists must be vaccinated by Nov. 30 and corporate workers must be vaccinated by Oct. 31, with exemptions for medical and religious reasons Deloitte - All employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 11 Delta Air Lines - All employees must be vaccinated or pay an additional $200 per month for their company-sponsored healthcare plan DoorDash - All corporate employees working in person must be vaccinated Envision Healthcare - All employees must be vaccinated by Nov. 1 with medical and religious exemptions Equinox - New York City employees and members must be vaccinated beginning in September Facebook - All US office workers must be vaccinated Ford - All employees who travel for international business must be vaccinated Frontier Airlines - All employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 1 or undergo weekly Covid-19 testing Gilead Sciences - All U.S. employees and contractors must be vaccine by Oct. 1 with exemptions for medical and religious reasons Goldman Sachs - All office staff and visitors must be vaccinated and will be subjected to regular Covid-19 testing starting September 7, with no exemptions Google - All office workers must be vaccinated Hawaii Airlines - All employees must be vaccinated by Nov. 1, but could apply for medical or religious exemptions and instead undergo regular Covid-19 testing Hess - Employees who work in the Gulf of Mexico must be vaccinated by Nov. 1 Johnson and Johnson - All U.S. employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 4 with exemptions for medical or religious reason Lyft - All office workers must be vaccinated McDonald’s - All U.S. employees, excluding those at corporate or franchise restaurants, must be vaccinated by Oct. 11 MGM Resorts - Salaried office employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 15 and new office employees must be vaccinated starting Aug. 30. Las Vegas employees must undergo regular Covid-19 testing Microsoft - All office workers and guests must be vaccinated by Oct. 4 Moderna - All US employees must be vaccinated by October Morgan Stanley - All employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 1 Netflix - Anyone working in or visiting the company's offices must be vaccinated Northwestern Mutual - All office workers must be vaccinated with exemptions for medical or religious reason Norwegian Cruise Line - All crew and passengers must be vaccinated at least two weeks before boarding Pfizer - All U.S. employees and contractors must be vaccinated or undergo weekly Covid-19 testing Politico - All employees must be vaccinated Saks Fifth Avenue - All office employees must be vaccinated Salesforce - All office workers must be vaccinated The New York Times - All office workers must be vaccinated The Washington Post - All employees must be vaccinated by Sept. 13 TJX - Only Home and Regional Office Associates must be vaccinated by Nov. 1 with medical and religious exemptions Twitter - All office workers in San Francisco and New York must be vaccinated Tyson Foods - All U.S. employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 1 and other staffers by Nov. 1 with medical and religious exemptions Uber - All office workers must be vaccinated United Airlines - All U.S. employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 25 with medical and religious exemptions UPS - All headquarters and office building employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 1 Walgreens - All workers in support offices must be vaccinated by Sept. 30 or undergo weekly Covid-19 testing Walmart - All staff at its headquarters and managers traveling within the U.S. must be vaccinated by Oct. 4, with medical and religious exemptions Walt Disney parks - All on-site salaried and non-union employees must be vaccinated. 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