HELPFUL HINTS -
The Federal No Surprises Act The Federal No Surprises Act (the “Act”) became fully effective on January 1, 2022. The Act protects enrollees in group and individual market plans (including ERISA plans) and...more
1/25/2022
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Anti-Kickback Statute ,
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National Federation of Independent Business v Department of Labor and OSHA ,
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After more than two months of litigation, the Supreme Court stayed OSHA’s November 5, 2021 Emergency Temporary Standard requiring COVID-19 vaccination or weekly testing for employers with more than 100...more
1/14/2022
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Constitutional Challenges ,
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Infectious Diseases ,
Lack of Authority ,
National Federation of Independent Business v Department of Labor and OSHA ,
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On December 17, 2021, a 2-1 ruling from a three-judge panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a stay on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s COVID-19 vaccination and testing Emergency Temporary...more
12/22/2021
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Resources -
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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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Marijuana ,
Model Contract Clauses ,
OSHA ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Religious Exemption ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
On November 5, 2021, OSHA will publish a new Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) setting forth employee COVID-19 vaccination and testing requirements for employers with 100 or more employees. ...more
11/5/2021
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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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Essential Workers ,
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Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
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Subcontractors ,
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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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Healthcare Workers ,
Infectious Diseases ,
OSHA ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
As the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases climbs in the U.S. and across the world employers should prepare for practical and legal issues brought on by the disease. While these efforts are complicated by the fact that, to...more
3/5/2020
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Infectious Diseases ,
Leave of Absence ,
Medical Leave ,
OSHA ,
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Sick Leave ,
Workplace Safety
When Donald Trump takes office in January 2017 he will enjoy Republican majorities in both the House and Senate, which should allow him to take quick action on a number of employment law issues. Although there issome...more
12/20/2016
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Immigration Reform ,
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Minimum Salary ,
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OSHA ,
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