Puerto Rico Has Tougher Workplace Vaccine Requirements Than U.S. States

Census Bureau's Small Business Pulse Survey shows states where employers require COVID vaccines. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Puerto Rico Has Tougher Workplace Vaccine Requirements Than U.S. States Puerto Rico leads U.S. states in small businesses requiring proof that their employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to work, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's newest Phase 5 results of the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS). The survey shows that 19.0% of employers in the U.S. territory required the vaccine compared with a national average of 4.4% based on responses collected May 31 – June 6 and released last week. Read More The national average has slowly ticked up during the spring of 2021, going from 2.5% at the end of April to the current 4.4%. During the same period, the average in Puerto Rico trended up from 14.8% to the current 19.0%. The states with the most small-business employers requiring COVID-19 vaccines: California and New York (both 7.7%); New Jersey (6.6%); Maryland (5.7%); and Oregon (5.6%). Continue reading to learn more about: Varied requirements across business sectors Small Business Pulse Survey, phase 5.0 Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Small Business Pulse Survey Shows Shift in Expectations from Spring to Winter: The Small Business Pulse Survey shows a majority of businesses face long-term challenges while others experienced little or no effect from the pandemic. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency preparedness, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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