UPDATE: In an order issued Jan. 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court stayed enforcement of federal OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS pending the disposition of the petitions for review in the Court of Appeals...more
1/14/2022
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
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National Federation of Independent Business v Department of Labor and OSHA ,
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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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Infectious Diseases ,
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Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
As businesses navigate the unprecedented waters surrounding COVID-19, some are considering using thermometers to screen employees and keep the workplace safe. But does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) allow employers...more
3/16/2020
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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has created significant workplace concerns for U.S. employers. Companies are balancing the need to continue their operations against the desire to keep their employees safe. The...more
3/13/2020
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OSHA ,
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