As summarized in Goodwin’s previous client alert, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published an “emergency temporary standard” that, among other things, mandates that employers with 100 or more U.S....more
11/10/2021
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On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) will publish an “emergency temporary standard” requiring employers with 100 or more employees to mandate employees be fully vaccinated or undergo...more
11/5/2021
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On September 9, 2021, the White House announced three actions to increase COVID-19 vaccinations of private sector employees throughout the country. These extraordinary actions, which are aimed at curbing the surging Delta...more
9/10/2021
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On May 17, 2021, Massachusetts Gov. Charles Baker announced that effective May 29, 2021 the Commonwealth will lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions on businesses. In addition, effective May 29, 2021 the Commonwealth will...more
5/26/2021
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The disease caused by the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has been rapidly spreading around the world, including recently in the United States. The most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and...more
3/5/2020
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OSHA has issued a proposed regulation that, for the first time ever, would require certain employers to submit workplace injury and illness data directly to OSHA in electronic format. After being submitted, the data would...more