On September 9, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042, "Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors," that directed agencies to include a clause in new contracts, options, and extensions...more
10/14/2021
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With COVID-19 cases once again rising due to the spread of the more contagious Delta variant, the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) and the Biden Administration have issued new guidance and requirements on masking and...more
8/2/2021
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Employers should ensure they have appropriate policies in place for properly handling confidential medical records.
On March 19, 2021, New Jersey adopted guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and...more
On November 17, 2020, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it is seeking public input on its updated Compliance Manual Section on Religious Discrimination (the Manual).
According to the...more
Earlier this month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued two memoranda detailing the agency’s plan for conducting enforcement actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On April 13, OSHA released an...more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published interim guidance for businesses and employers regarding coronavirus.
The CDC notes that "this interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the...more
2/18/2020
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