If employees aren't fully vaccinated by February 9, they'll have to undergo weekly COVID testing.

Starbucks recently announced a new requirement for its U.S. workers. On Monday, the Seattle-based coffee giant said it was acting in response to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's vaccine-or-test requirements for companies with more than 100 employees.

Starbucks employees must be fully vaccinated by February 9, or face weekly testing. If an employee chooses to test instead, they must pay the cost of the testing themselves and get tested at a pharmacy, clinic, or other testing site. Religious or medical accommodations will be considered.

In addition, Starbucks is requiring its 228,000 U.S. employees to disclose their vaccination status by January 10.

“I recognize that partners have a wide spectrum of views on vaccinations, much like the rest of the country,” Starbucks Chief Operating Officer John Culver said in a letter sent to employees in late December. “My responsibility, and that of every leader, is to do whatever we can to help keep you safe and create the safest work environment possible.”

This requirement has faced many court challenges and was upheld in December by a three-judge panel with the U.S. Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider this requirement on Friday, according to reports.

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