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Florida Governor Signs Anti-Mandate Legislation

Last Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed sweeping legislation designed to protect private and public sector employees from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccination mandates, as well as to protect the rights of...more

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Florida Legislature Passes New COVID-19 Workplace Laws

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During a special session to consider what Governor Ron DeSantis called his “Keep Florida Free” agenda, the Florida Legislature passed several vaccine measures, some of which conflict with recently implemented federal rules,...more

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OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination or Weekly Testing Mandate: Legal Status and Employer Next Steps

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Employers with 100 or more employees should continue to develop policies requiring workers either to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to submit to weekly testing and other safety requirements, in the expectation that...more

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New York State Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions For Restaurants, Most Industries

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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on June 15, 2021 that New York State’s COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines would be immediately lifted across commercial industries in the state, including restaurants, bars and nightclubs....more

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Masks And Vacs, Oh My!

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The good news is that the COVID19 pandemic appears to be on the wane. The bad news is that there is a ton of confusion and risk right now in the employment setting around masks, for employees and customers, and around...more

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No-Mask Vax FAQs

Can employers breathe easy now? Last Saturday, I went to the supermarket and did my weekly grocery shopping without a mask. It was glorious! And completely legal! But employers may not be as elated as I am, now that...more

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New York to Ease Mask and Social Distancing Restrictions on Businesses

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Starting today, May 19, 2021, New York State will adopt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People for most businesses and public settings. The...more

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“Masks Off” - Now What For Employers?

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On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced new guidance stating that masks and physical distancing were no longer necessary for fully vaccinated individuals in most settings.  The...more

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Employer FAQs Regarding CDC’s New Guidance Allowing Fully Vaccinated Individuals to Go Mask-free and Forego Social Distancing in...

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State and Local Order Rule and Regulatory Impact - Q: Does the CDC’s new guidance for vaccinated people impact state and local orders or rules that may still require mask wearing and social distancing? A: No. As...more

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I Don’t Want To Wear A Mask…Part 3: Land Of The Mask Free And Home Of The Brave

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On May 13, 2021, the CDC issued new guidance stating that those who are fully vaccinated can resume activities without wearing a mask or social distancing. Following the CDC’s announcement, President Biden lifted the mask...more

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Medical Marijuana and the Construction Industry: Effective Drug Testing Policy and Compliance

Last year, Mississippians voted overwhelmingly to approve Initiative 65 and legalize medical marijuana. While the fate of the initiative is currently in limbo — until the Mississippi Supreme Court decides its fate — it seems...more

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Can an Employer Make COVID Vaccinations Mandatory?

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) currently estimates that a limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine will become available before the end of 2020. While this is good news for those of us who look forward to...more

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US COVID-19: Risky Business – Navigating Workplace Issues Involving High Risk Employees

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As states across the country see spikes in COVID-19 cases, employers continue to wrestle with how to handle “high risk” employees, i.e., employees who are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.  Guidance from...more

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Employer Use of Contact Tracing Apps: The Good, the Bad, and the Regulatory

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Employers struggle with COVID-19 for any number of reasons. However, perhaps one of the main challenges they face is how to keep employees safe, even when one of them tests positive for or is exposed to COVID-19. They are...more

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Coronavirus Update: What Should Employers Do?

With confirmed cases in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, it appears the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”), often referred to as the “Coronavirus,” may present significant issues for employers throughout New...more

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