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The Sequel - EEOC Updates COVID Guidance

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As everyone knows, the sequel is almost always messier than the original. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is no exception. On July 12, the EEOC updated its COVID-19 guidance, taking already complicated...more

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EEOC Update - What you should know about COVID-19 vaccinations

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On October 13, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued several updates to its Q&A relating to COVID-19 and vaccinations - What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and...more

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Federal vaccine mandates more questions than answers

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President Biden’s announcement of the “Path out of the Pandemic” should not have come as a complete surprise to employers given the various previous announcements including mandating vaccines for federal employees, the OSHA...more

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COVID-19 and the Workplace: Where are we now?

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OSHA and the EEOC have recently released updated COVID-19 protocols following the CDC’s guidelines toward vaccinated individuals working in the healthcare industry.  The first portion of this article discusses OSHA’s COVID-19...more

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Employees and Vaccinations: What Do Employers Need to Know and Consider?

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Infectious disease experts have a saying: Vaccines don’t save lives, vaccinations do. As vaccinations are now widely available, and with the Biden Administration’s goal of 70% of adults at least initially vaccinated by July 4...more

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EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination Policies, Including Mandates, Incentives, and Accommodations

On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced the release of updated guidance regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, providing welcome clarity around a number of vaccine-related issues for...more

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No Mask, No Problem – Washington Department of Labor & Industries Issues New Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Workers

On May 21, 2021, the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (“L&I”) published new guidance regarding fully vaccinated workers.  The new guidance will help employers adjust masking policies to meet the new Centers for...more

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Can Employers Mandate the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Since the COVID-19 vaccines began to roll out in December of 2020, employers have begun to grapple with vaccine-related issues. The most common question from employers is: “is it legal to require my employees to get...more

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[Webinar] Vaccines in the time of COVID - February 8th, 1:00 pm CT

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In the time of Coronavirus, with many municipalities implementing restrictions on business and individual activity, employers may be anxious to return to normal operations, with staff onsite, as soon as possible. With...more

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[Webinar] DRM HR Cafe | What's That Light At The End Of The Tunnel? - February 3rd, 8:30 am - 9:30 am ET

The second gathering at the DRM HR Café will feature a topic that is high on the minds of HR professionals, business owners and employees alike: COVID-19 vaccinations and whether businesses should mandate them. Safe and...more

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EEOC Releases Guidance On COVID-19 Vaccination-Related Issues In The Workplace

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As the COVID-19 vaccination is being distributed across the nation, many businesses are asking whether they can or should require their workforces to get the vaccine.  In response to such questions, the Equal Employment...more

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The COVID-19 Vaccines Are Here – What Do Employers Need to Know and Consider?

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Infectious disease experts have a saying: Vaccines don’t save lives, vaccinations do. As the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first COVID-19 vaccine, employers eager to get back to normal may want to mandate...more

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Tips for Return-to-Work Manager Training - Employment Law This Week®

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Manager-specific COVID-19 training is an essential part of ensuring a smooth and compliant return to work. Managers should be reminded of issues such as properly addressing accommodation requests and recognizing protected...more

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[Webinar] Hindsight is 2020 When it Comes to COVID-19 - October 20th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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Bricker & Eckler’s annual “Hot Topics” seminar is going virtual this year! This series provides human resources professionals and in-house attorneys with insight into ongoing and emerging labor and employment issues. We...more

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Law Brief: Returning to the Office – Considerations for Employers Bringing Back Employees

Labor and Employment Partner Tara Toevs Carolan joins host and Litigation Partner Rich Schoenstein to discuss "Returning to the Office – Considerations for Employers Bringing Back Employees" on the latest episode of Law...more

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Reopening safely after COVID-19

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You are excited to get back to work! However, a few of your employees are not so eager to shed their jammies for pleated pants or steel-toed shoes. Can you force them to return? On the other hand, some employees who are happy...more

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Vaccinate or Terminate – Mandatory Vaccination As Workplace Policy

The discovery, testing and mass deployment of a COVID-19 vaccine are welcome developments in potentially ending the Coronavirus pandemic. A safe and widely available vaccine will also allow employees to return to the physical...more

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[Webinar] Coronavirus – Workplace Management Considerations for Employers - March 18th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

Please join Nelson Mullins attorneys Mitch Boyarsky, Ann Murray, Robert Sheridan, and Roy Wyman for a webinar covering the implications that coronavirus has on employment, employee benefits, and data privacy in the workplace....more

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HR Quick Takes: Employee Vaccination Requirement

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Q: Can I require that my employee get vaccinated? A: This question most frequently comes up in relationship to the flu vaccine but, with the national focus on measles, this question has also been asked more broadly...more

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