On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued an Order requiring federal contractors to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations and provide other COVID-19 safeguards, as reported in our client alert dated September 10, 2021. On...more
9/27/2021
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As people continue to get vaccinated and Massachusetts fully reopens, businesses must stay knowledgeable about how to keep employees and customers safe. In some instances, masks and social distancing will still be...more
5/26/2021
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In light of the recent expanded access to COVID-19 vaccines, many employers have considered how to encourage their eligible workforce to voluntarily receive vaccinations in lieu of mandating vaccines in the workplace. One...more
5/7/2021
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As COVID-19 vaccines have become more widely available, many employers have been faced with the questions of whether and how to request vaccination information from employees. As discussed below, Massachusetts employers...more
Teaming up with its craft brewing industry, the State of New Jersey recently announced a new public health program, “Shot and a Beer.” Under this program, which the Governor announced over Twitter, individuals (21+, of...more