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The lawsuit argues that the authority to compel vaccinations rests with the states, not the federal government.
In a statement made on Twitter, Rutledge said the mandate was “arbitrary, capricious, and a violation of the rule of law.” She went on to say that Arkansans should not have to decide whether to get the shot or lose a job.
New regulations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandate that companies with more than 100 employees require their workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested for the virus weekly and wear masks on the job. The requirement is to kick in Jan. 4. Failure to comply could result in penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation.