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Employer Mandates is a term commonly used to describe employer insurance obligations under the Affordable Care Act. Under the Affordable Care Act, employers with 50 or more employees are required to provide... more +
Employer Mandates is a term commonly used to describe employer insurance obligations under the Affordable Care Act. Under the Affordable Care Act, employers with 50 or more employees are required to provide minimum essential insurance coverage to their employees or else pay statutory penalties. The concept of an employer mandate is not unique to the Affordable Care Act; many EU countries have their own versions with different and/or expanded employer obligations.  less -
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Ninth Circuit Green Lights Contractor Vaccine Mandate

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On April 19, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a permanent injunction that had enjoined President Biden’s “Contractor Vaccine Mandate,” taking an expansive view of presidential authority under the...more

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What Remains of the COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate, and What Insights Can Federal Contractors Draw From the Experience?

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Ask someone you know about the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for contractors, and you might get an, “Oh yeah, what happened to that?” Issued in early September 2021, Executive Order (EO) 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID...more

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COVID-19 May Be Over, but Fight Over the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Is Not

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On January 30, 2023, the Biden administration stated that it intends to extend the previously declared COVID-19 national emergency and the separately declared public health emergency until May 11, 2023, and then end both...more

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Ongoing Uncertainty Surrounds COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Government Contractors

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The patchwork collection of state and federal requirements applicable to COVID-19 vaccination continues to remain in flux. Beginning December 2021, there was a nationwide stay in the implementation of Executive Order 14042's...more

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Safer Federal Workforce Posts Update on Contractor Vaccine Mandate

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On October 19, 2022, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force published an update for federal contractors regarding new guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) on the contractor vaccine mandate....more

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Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Issues New Statement on Vaccine Mandate

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On December 7, 2021, in Georgia v. Biden, Case No. 1:21-cv-163, a federal district court judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement of the...more

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IT’S ALIVE! The Government Contractor Vaccine Mandate, Back for One More Round

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Unbelievably, after the 11th Circuit narrowed the nationwide injunction issued by the Southern District of Georgia on August 30, which took effect when the court issued its mandate on October 18, the government began...more

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Federal Contractor COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Looks to Return, With Potential Updates

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As we previously reported, on August 26, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision narrowing the nationwide injunction against the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for federal contractor employees...more

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Federal Contractor COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: Are Changes Coming?

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Just over a year ago, President Biden issued an Executive Order requiring federal agencies to amend all contracts to mandate compliance with Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (the “Task Force”) guidance. The Task Force then...more

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New Guidance on Contractor Vaccine Mandate Anticipated Soon

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On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (“Task Force”) announced that they anticipate further guidance will be issued following the narrowing of the...more

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Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back In The Water . . . The 11th Circuit Revives Executive Order 14042

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With apologies to Jaws II, just when you thought it was safe, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has released a shark back into the EO 14042 waters. On Friday, August 26, the 11th Circuit published a 66-page...more

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Government Contracts - Eleventh Circuit Vacates Nationwide Injunction of Contractor Vaccine Mandate and Injects Significant...

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On Friday, August 26, 2022, the Eleventh Circuit brought back to life complicated legal, management, and labor issues related to COVID-19 vaccine requirements for many government contractors. By significantly narrowing a...more

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‎Eleventh Circuit Declares Federal Contractor COVID-19 Mandate Beyond President’s Authority

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On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, which directs federal agencies to include in certain federal contracts a clause requiring...more

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Eleventh Circuit Significantly Narrows Scope of Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Injunction, Allowing Enforcement in Many States

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On August 26, 2022, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued its long-awaited decision in the federal government’s appeal of a lower court order striking down the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: July 2022

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s edition,...more

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Employment Law Now VI-116-Top 10 Employment Issues To Consider For The Summer Kick-Off

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As we approach the unofficial start to Summer 2022, today's new episode addresses the 10 issues that should be on the radar of all employers....more

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OFCCP Week In Review: April 2022 #4

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Whatever Happened to that Federal Contractor COVID Vaccine Order?

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More than seven months ago, on September 9, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14042, which imposed a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on many federal contractors and subcontractors. As we have previously reported, the...more

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Indiana Enacts New Law on Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates

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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb has signed into law House Bill 1001, curbing COVID-19 vaccine mandates by employers. Under the law, which went into effect immediately, most Indiana employers who require employees to...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: March 2022

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Indiana Approves Restrictions on Employer Vaccine Mandates: What Employers Need to Know

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On March 3, 2022, the Indiana General Assembly passed House Bill 1001, which restricts employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates. This legislation - which was controversial out of the gate - was toned down significantly by the...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: February 2022 #3

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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DE Under 3: Vaccination Mandates Continuing & Federal Contractor Minimum Wage

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This week's DE Under 3 dives in to share vaccination mandate updates, illustrating that OSHA has formally withdrawn its ETS with regard to mandatory vaccinations; and finally, our experts are discussing the $15 minimum wage...more

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Vaccine Requirements – United States: Massachusetts

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Over the past year, it has become increasingly common for employers in Massachusetts to establish and enforce mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies. Such policies are legal and appropriate in Massachusetts. Unless required...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: February 2022 #2

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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