In light of the recent Supreme Court decisions regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates, employment and labor attorneys Sally Culley and Chase Hattaway discuss the legal implications of requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for...more
On November 4, 2021, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) requiring employers with more than 100 employees to, among other things,...more
11/22/2021
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In September, President Biden issued his COVID-19 Action Plan in which he announced, among other things, that the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) was developing a rule to require...more
Be cognizant of state and federal anti-discrimination laws when enacting vaccine mandate policies -
As the ongoing pandemic converges with staffing issues and efforts to increase vaccination rates, many employers have been...more
11/10/2021
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On September 9, 2021, President Joseph Biden released his COVID-19 Action Plan titled “Path Out of the Pandemic.” President Biden’s plan is wide-ranging, and includes the following for businesses:
The Department of...more
9/13/2021
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Employment and Labor attorneys Sally Culley and Chase Hattaway discuss the legal implications of requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees and share key considerations in helping employers decide the best option for their...more
Guidance on Paying Employees -
(Based on guidance from the United States Department of Labor)
Employers should bear in mind that state and federal laws may be modified as the United States deals with this pandemic. ...more