The Biden administration announced this week that it would mandate COVID-19 vaccinations (with exceptions for disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs) for a staggering number of Americans. The latest mandate – ...more
9/10/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Covered Employer ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Employees ,
Healthcare Workers ,
OSHA ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
Earlier this month, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). ARPA extends by another six months, the reimbursement of paid leave offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act...more
4/7/2021
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Biden Administration ,
CARES Act ,
COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Reimbursements ,
Relief Measures ,
Tax Credits ,
Unemployment Benefits
With the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden as the President of the United States yesterday, we expect to see a different focus, new guidance and new laws. Some of the major changes that may be delivered in the Biden...more
1/22/2021
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Biden Administration ,
Employee Definition ,
Employee Training ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Joint Employers ,
Minimum Wage ,
Misclassification ,
Paid Leave ,
Wage and Hour
Four days after the election, an anxious America got the news: Donald Trump would be a one-term president. As administrations shift, so do priorities. How will a Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration combat COVID-19’s effect...more