[co-author: Kelsie Wiltse]

Welcome to our third issue of the 2021 edition of SuperVision. It is no surprise that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is still causing issues -- and that certainly includes issues for employers. Therefore, we take a look at the growing discussion of employer vaccine mandates. As labor and employment issues persist outside of the pandemic, we also review newly proposed DOL regulations regarding tipped employees, discuss the important role your labor and employment attorney plays at deal closings, identify the top five issues impacting labor right now, update you on the status of the union election at Amazon's warehouse in Alabama, and introduce you to the new West Virginia Workers' Compensation Intermediate Court.

Employer Considerations in Mandating Vaccines and Other Measures -

With COVID-19 cases on the rise precisely as employers are seeking to return employees to the workplace, many companies are assessing what steps to take in response. While many companies already have announced mandatory vaccination policies, many more are actively evaluating whether to take this step, to re-impose mask wearing and social distancing measures, or other potential options. Our Labor and Employment Group is actively benchmarking with businesses across industry lines and working closely with those who are weighing this important decision.