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Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Updates Guidance for Federal Contractors -
On November 10, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force updated its Guidance for Federal Contractors (“Guidance”). As...more
11/17/2021
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Workplace Safety
On November 1, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued additional guidance for federal contractors with respect to vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 safety protocols. The new guidance is available on the Safer...more
11/3/2021
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COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Federal Contractors -
On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released guidance detailing COVID-19 vaccination and other pandemic-related workplace...more
10/8/2021
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Employer Responsibilities ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Employees ,
Foreign Workers ,
I-94 Cards ,
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Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
On September 27, 2021 Burr & Forman published COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Federal Contractors, noting that the Federal Acquisition Regulations Council was to develop a mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) clause...more
10/6/2021
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Model Contract Clauses ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
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Workplace Safety
On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released guidance detailing COVID-19 vaccination and other pandemic-related workplace safety requirements for federal contractors in accordance with the Executive...more
9/27/2021
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Essential Workers ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Employees ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a new six-pronged strategy to contain the spread of COVID-19. Most notable are plans for COVID-19 vaccination and/or weekly testing mandates that will affect employers and...more
9/13/2021
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Public Health Emergency ,
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Workplace Safety
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a new six-pronged strategy to contain the spread of COVID-19. Most notable are plans for broad COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing mandates that could apply to as many as 100...more
9/10/2021
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