COVID-19 OSHA ETS

How Employers Can Move Forward Following the OSHA ETS Block

On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled to halt OSHA’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary...

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WEBINAR: Fed/OSHA Vaccine Mandate ETS blocked…now what?

The Fed/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) was again stayed by the Supreme Court on January 13th, having been in effect for four...

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What Employers & Workers Need to Know About COVID-19 Isolation & Quarantine in CA

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Supreme Court Stays OSHA ETS Vaccination and Testing Mandate

On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled to stay the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA)...

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OSHA Vaccination and Testing ETS Effective Date Requirements

On November 4, 2021, OSHA announced a COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address the grave danger of COVID-19...

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Agencies Issue Guidance on Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Tests

On January 10, 2022, the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury issued FAQ guidance regarding the requirements...

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Employer Challenges of Paying for COVID-19 Testing

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an ongoing concern for employers across industry lines. As new variants of the virus with differing transmission...

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DOJ Answers Common Questions About COVID-19 and the ADA

Highlights Service Animals  ADA rules requiring service animals to be admitted to any area open to the public still apply during the...

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CDC Recommends Shorter COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine

On Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reduced its recommended periods for COVID-19 isolation (confirmed COVID-19...

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Supreme Court to Hold Hearings on Federal Vaccine Mandates

On December 22, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear oral arguments regarding whether two federal vaccine requirements can...

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Court Reinstates OSHA Vaccination Mandate for Private Employers

On Friday, December 17, 2021 the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals reinstated the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) federal emergency...

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EEOC Issues FAQs on COVID-19 as a Disability Under the ADA

On December 14, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued 14 new items to its frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs)...

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Supreme Court Upholds New York Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers

On December 13, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order denying a request from a group of health care workers to...

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COVID-19 Vaccination Accommodation Requests

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employers are having to find balances between productivity and worker health. Namely, workplaces are pondering whether COVID-19...

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FDA Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Booster for Teens Ages 16 and 17

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot among 16-...

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Senate Passes Resolution to Repeal Vaccine Mandate for Private Sector Employers

On December 8, 2021, the Senate voted on and passed a resolution to repeal President Biden’s vaccine mandate for private employers. The...

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New York City Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine for Private Employers

The mayor of New York City (NYC) has announced that, starting December 27, 2021, nearly all employers in the city will be...

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President Biden Announces Plan to Combat COVID-19 in Winter Months

On Thursday, December 2, 2021, President Joe Biden spoke at a press conference when he outlined a multiprong approach to combat COVID-19...

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State Laws Restricting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Passports

Since COVID-19 vaccines first became available, several states have enacted laws that restrict or ban certain entities from mandating them or requiring...

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Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors in Three States

On November 30, 2021, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction effectively blocking the implementation and enforcement of President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine...

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CDC Says All Adults Should Receive COVID-19 Booster Shot

On Monday, November 29, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strengthened its COVID-19 booster shot recommendations, saying individuals 18...

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What to Know About Omicron—the New Coronavirus Variant

A new variant of coronavirus initially detected in South Africa is prompting renewed concern regarding the pandemic. On November 26, 2021, the...

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EEOC Addresses Retaliation in New COVID-19 FAQs

On Nov. 17, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued seven new answers to its frequently asked questions (FAQs) about what...

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OSHA COVID-19 ETS: Face Covering Requirements

On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) to...

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Penalties for the COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) prescribes specific measures employers covered by this...

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White House Tells Businesses to Proceed with Vaccination Mandate Despite Court-ordered Stay

On Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, the White House urged employers to move forward with their efforts to comply with the recently announced...

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Federal Court Blocks OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS

On Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, the fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a temporary stay on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s...

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OSHA COVID-19 ETS: Determining the Number of Employees

On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address the grave...

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OSHA Releases Vaccination and Testing ETS

On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address the grave...

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Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in...

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EEOC Adds FAQs Addressing Religious Objections to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Under Title VII

On Oct. 25, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should...

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COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS FAQs

On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address the danger...

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