All workers covered by Biden's new coronavirus vaccine mandate must get their final dose January 4 of the new year

By that date, all unvaccinated employers at companies with at least 100 workers will have to have started at least weekly testing

The new rule will be enforced by OSHA and enforced through planned inspections – just as all other workplace rules are enforced 

Violators will face a fine no more than $13,653 for each employee who is not vaccinated or tested weekly and repeat offenders will face a fine up to $136,532

As president-elect last December, Biden vowed he would not impose vaccine mandates on private industry 

Republicans and unions have criticized the Biden administration for implementing $14,000 fines for each unvaccinated worker in a company with more than 100 employees during labor shortages and supply chain problems.

The new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules announced Thursday morning means companies have until January 4 to make sure all staffers have the shot or implement stringent testing regimes that may be paid for out of their own pockets.