At the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the vast majority of states across the country implemented “stay at home” orders requiring the closure of, or severely restricting, nonessential business operations...more
In this special episode, Akin Gump labor and employment practice head Bob Lian and partner Lauren Leyden welcome noted epidemiologist Dr. Stephen Ostroff to update listeners on workplace issues related to...more
Key Points -
On November 4, 2021, OSHA issued an ETS requiring that all employers with 100 or more employees ensure that their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022, or tested weekly. By December...more
11/5/2021
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Key Points -
The recent announcements around federal contractor requirements for mandatory vaccination and the upcoming OSHA Emergent Temporary Standard have created significant confusion for employers.
It’s important...more
10/1/2021
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Federal Employees ,
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To account for legal developments since our last FAQ concerning employer COVID-19 vaccination policies, we provide updated answers to questions and address additional questions about discrimination, wage and hour, collective...more
8/9/2021
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Infectious Diseases ,
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Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) ,
Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) ,
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Title VII ,
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Workplace Safety
In this episode, Akin Gump labor and employment practice head Bob Lian and partner Lauren Leyden discuss employer vaccine mandates related to coronavirus....more
While the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) May 28, 2021 guidance (the “EEOC Guidance”) largely is consistent with its previous pronouncements regarding employer mandatory COVID-19 policies, including policies...more
Key Points:
- Vaccinations for COVID-19 are picking up steam around the country as supply increases and eligibility expands.
- Now is the time for employers to think through issues raised by employee vaccination...more
4/6/2021
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
GINA ,
Infectious Diseases ,
NLRA ,
Title VII ,
Vaccinations ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Below is a tracker of states, counties and cities that, as of June 8, 2020, have implemented “stay at home” orders requiring the closure of non essential businesses or a subset thereof (e.g., non-essential retail businesses)....more
6/9/2020
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More than a month into the COVID-19 crisis in the United States, the vast majority of states, as well as many counties and cities, have issued orders mandating that residents “stay at home” as much as possible and the closure...more
- All but a few states are now under some type of stay-at-home order that requires non-essential businesses to close to the public.
- Retailers seeking to continue store operations should undertake a careful review of the...more
- Furloughs in response to the current economic situation or local and state government closure orders due to COVID-19 should not result in complete withdrawal or partial withdrawal liability from a MEP.
- It may be good...more
- Corporate officers and directors can be held personally liable for unpaid wages.
- As companies and their officers and directors make difficult decisions to address the impact of COVID-19 on their workforce, they...more
- Due to severe restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), some businesses are being forced to significantly reduce staff, and many will likely close altogether for at least some period of time.
-...more
- On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed FFCRA, imposing new paid and unpaid sick leave requirements on employers with less than 500 employees.
- The federal government is providing tax credits equal to 100 percent of...more