The Daily Money: Businesses that reject Biden's COVID vaccine mandate can be fined

Good morning, Daily Money friends, it's Nathan back with you this Thursday! Let's do this.

$13,653.

That's how much employers (with at least 100 workers) can be fined for every staff member who isn't vaccinated or tested weekly beginning in early January. 

President Biden's administration today released the long-expected rules enforcing his  COVID vaccine mandate for employers. I'll have more on this later today, so check USAToday.com/Money later.

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--@NathanBomey