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Update On The Status Of OSHA's Vaccine Mandate

As of today, OSHA announced that it “has suspended activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the ETS [Emergency Temporary Standard] pending future developments in the litigation.” A link to the announcement...more

Vaccination Requirements Issued For Employers: What Employers In South Carolina Should Know

President Biden recently issued an Executive Order (EO) mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for certain health care workers, federal employees and federal contractors. The Executive Order also mandated that private employers with...more

Top 7 Questions Employers Have About President Biden’s Mandatory Vaccination Plan, Next Steps

Many employers were left with more questions than answers after President Biden discussed the private employer requirement of his COVID-19 Action Plan, the “Path out of the Pandemic Plan,” on September 9, 2021. Chris...more

OSHA Issues Updated COVID-Related Guidance For Employers

On June 10, 2021, OSHA issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) applicable to employers of employees who perform healthcare services and support, and revised guidance for all other employers. OSHA expressly acknowledges...more

Should Employers Implement Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies?

Vaccines and health screenings are medical examinations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). An employer requiring a vaccine must do so for a legitimate business reason or as required to protect the workplace...more

The Map For Financial Recovery During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Those who were not directly affected by illness or loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic may now be more focused on the consequences of what COVID-19 has done to our financial health. Businesses facing dismal projections and...more

COVID-19 - What's New From CDC, DOL, EEOC And SCDEW

Pertinent COVID-19 updates were recently issued by the CDC, DOL OSHA, EEOC and IRS. Employers are also reminded of the importance in fighting unemployment claims that are unwarranted and this blog provides the resources...more

COVID-19: Recommendations For Return To Work And Continued Business Operations

South Carolina businesses have either continued to operate or are reopening in a confusing and uncertain environment with COVID-19 remaining a real threat for the foreseeable future based on the infection data provided by...more

What Employers Should Do To Prepare Their Workplaces Per OSHA’s COVID-19 Compliance

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued numerous directives in March and April 2020 related to COVID-19. These include Interim Guidances about protections that should be used for employees that...more

COVID-19: What Employers Need To Know About Permissible Medical Inquiries And OSHA Requirements

Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced March 11, 2020, that the WHO has officially declared COVID-19 (Coronavirus) a pandemic. Employers should follow the Equal...more

Key Take-A-Ways From Our 2017 Employment Law Seminars

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recently hosted our annual Employment Law Seminars across South Carolina. These complimentary seminars educated Human Resource professionals on recent employment law updates and changes....more

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