Originally published 11/08/21. Updated 12/01/21.
As expected, the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) faced immediate legal challenge, and on Saturday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay blocking the...more
12/2/2021
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As expected, the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) faced immediate legal challenge, and on Saturday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay blocking the law from going into effect. Below, we outline the key...more
11/8/2021
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Federal agencies released anticipated guidance and regulations requiring COVID-19 vaccination for employees by January 4, 2022. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the Emergency Temporary...more
11/5/2021
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On September 9th, President Biden signed two Executive Orders; one requiring COVID vaccines for federal employees and another ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for federal contractors. The administration also announced...more
9/13/2021
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a workers’ compensation bill on April 7, 2020, to help first responders, healthcare workers and daycare workers who contract COVID-19 in the workplace. The law is intended to ensure...more