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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Anti-Vaccine Case Appeal

On March 18, the U.S. Supreme Court denied petition for review of an appellate court decision addressing an important question for many employers. In Chancey v. BASF Corp., the Supreme Court declined review of a Fifth Circuit...more

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FAQs Relating to Quarles & Brady’s 10/12/2022 Webinar: COVID & the Flu: Legal Update and Fall Planning

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Q: Can I terminate an agreement allowing an employee to work remotely?...more

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Employment Law Update – Fall 2022

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CDC EASES COVID GUIDELINES - On August 11th, the Centers for Disease Control issued new Guidance for handling exposure to, and cases of, COVID-19. Of particular interest in the workplace, the CDC no longer recommends that...more

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The Sequel - EEOC Updates COVID Guidance

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As everyone knows, the sequel is almost always messier than the original. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is no exception. On July 12, the EEOC updated its COVID-19 guidance, taking already complicated...more

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Employment Law Now VI-119 - What Did You Miss This Summer?

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Today's new episode discusses what you may have missed during the Summer of 2022, including COVID-19 and Monkeypox updates, unlawful dress codes, an ADA first, and brand new guidance from the EEOC and DOL....more

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How Should Employers Respond to the Monkeypox Outbreak?

​​​​​​​Earlier this month, the Biden administration declared a national health emergency based on the spread of the monkeypox virus. Employers that have endured the COVID-19 emergency may be asking whether there are any steps...more

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Managing the Minefields: Considerations for Employers Managing MonkeyPox and COVID-19 Leave

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Key Takeaways- - On July 29, 2022, New York State declared the Monkeypox virus a public health emergency On August 4, 2022, the White House declared Monkeypox a public health emergency Employers may soon face the...more

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The Monkeypox National Public Health Emergency: Guidance for Employers

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Following state of emergency declarations by state and local governments around the country, the Biden Administration officially declared Monkeypox a national public health emergency on Aug. 4, 2022. The declaration...more

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Here We Go Again: Considerations for Employers in Addressing Monkeypox in the Workplace (Updated)

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This article has been updated since its original release date of 28 July 2022. As the world continues to struggle with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, another infectious disease is raising alarm bells on the global stage. On...more

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What Employers Need to Know About Monkeypox

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Monkeypox (MPV) is the latest virus to catch wide attention. But it is important for employers to keep in mind that MPV is not COVID-19. Nevertheless, there are steps employers can take....more

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Factors Employers Should Consider as the EEOC Revises COVID-19 Testing Guidance

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COVID-19 is here to stay – it’s a matter of learning to live with it.  As employers learn to operate with the reality of COVID in the workplace, the EEOC has updated its guidance on when employers can and cannot implement...more

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Here We Go Again: Considerations for Employers in Addressing Monkeypox in the Workplace

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As the world continues to struggle with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, another infectious disease is raising alarm bells on the global stage. On 23 July 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a “public...more

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EEOC Changes Technical Guidance on Employer COVID-19 Testing

On July 12, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released an amended Technical Assistance Q&A on the interaction between COVID-19 response measures and federal civil rights laws. While the revisions address a...more

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EEOC Walks Back its Advice on When Workplace COVID Testing is Appropriate

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On July 12, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) yet again updated its COVID-19 FAQs, revising earlier guidance about worksite screening through viral testing for COVID-19, modifying some Q&As, and...more

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EEOC Places Further Limits on When an Employer May Require an Employee to Undergo Testing for COVID-19

On July 12, 2022, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) quietly updated its Q&A instructing employers as to when they may require an employee to undergo COVID-19 viral testing (i.e., a test, such as an...more

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Workplace COVID Testing Must Be "Business Necessity" United States Equal Opportunity Commission Says

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The United States Equal Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the Rehabilitation Act. On July 12, 2022, the EEOC announced...more

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EEOC Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Employers and the Workplace

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On July 12, 2022, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated and expanded their technical assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing questions related to employers, including...more

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EEOC Issues New Workplace Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Testing

On July 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) – the agency which investigates and enforces federal antidiscrimination laws in the workplace – updated its guidance across several different areas...more

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EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance, Potentially Limiting Employers’ Ability to Screen Employees for COVID-19

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On July 12, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated its COVID-19 FAQs, with specific emphasis on viral testing, antibody tests, and other issues relating to workplace safety.  The agency’s update...more

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EEOC Updates Its COVID-19 Related Technical Guidance Amid New Trends

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On July 12, 2022, the EEOC again revised its technical assistance questions and answers related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal equal employment...more

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COVID’s Impact on Mental Health Prompts New Agency Guidance

The peak of COVID-19 infections may have passed, but the mental health effects of the pandemic continue to be felt, and government agencies are taking note. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidance during Mental...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

South Carolina Drastically Limits Private Employer Vaccine Mandates

On April 25, 2022, South Carolina enacted a statute aimed at curtailing employers’ ability to require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. To start, the Act absolutely bans state and local governments from requiring...more

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Disability Accommodation and COVID-19: Ten Emerging Issues to Consider

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As we enter the third year of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many U.S. businesses are implementing long-delayed return-to-office plans and hoping to establish a new equilibrium.  Public health experts, economists and...more

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Evaluating COVID-19 as a Disability Under the ADA

In December 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") updated its guidance, clarifying that COVID-19 may qualify as a disability under the American with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). The ADA is applicable to...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Best Practices for Tracking and Storing COVID-19 Vaccination Status of Employees

Verifying employees' COVID-19 vaccination status raises unique confidentiality and privacy concerns for employers. Documentation regarding an individual's vaccination status is confidential medical information under the...more

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