On February 25, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its face masking guidance (once again).
Regardless of vaccination status, individuals are now advised to refer to the CDC’s COVID-19...more
Despite continuing disputes as to the legality and enforcement of the CMS vaccine mandate for certified providers and suppliers, CMS has indicated it will proceed with enforcement of the mandate in those states where it is...more
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Employers, mark your calendars!
After months of uncertainty, speculation, and numerous contradictory district and circuit court rulings, a Supreme Court announcement on Wednesday evening (December 22) has brought...more
Readers will recall that in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the EEOC published a plethora of responses and updates to frequently asked COVID-19 questions. As the months went by, the pace of EEOC updates slowed, and...more
6/1/2021
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As we previously reported, OSHA recently launched a National Emphasis Program (NEP), focusing efforts on workplace COVID-19 concerns. The NEP guidance specifies that OSHA will be directing heightened enforcement efforts on...more
On March 29, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law SB 72, a bill granting liability protections to businesses against COVID-19-related injury and death lawsuits. Effective immediately, the law applies to various...more