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Hurricanes, Wildfires And Floods, Oh My!

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How to put emergency action plans in place for dealing with natural disasters and other emergencies - In the wake of record-breaking temperatures, widespread wildfires, 100-year flooding and other natural disasters,...more

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Employee Activism, Safety, and Support Amid Difficult Issues

Recent social and political controversies, such as rulings from the Supreme Court of the United States, international conflicts, and mass shootings, are likely to cause more employees to voice their opinions and frustrations...more

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OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 with Vaccinate-or-Test Mandate for Private Sector Employers with 100 or More...

Key Points - On November 4, 2021, OSHA issued an ETS requiring that all employers with 100 or more employees ensure that their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022, or tested weekly. By December...more

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Key Provisions of the OSHA Standard for Vaccination, Testing and Face Coverings Related to COVID-19

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On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) will publish an “emergency temporary standard” requiring employers with 100 or more employees to mandate employees be fully vaccinated or undergo...more

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The Latest On Mandatory Vaccination Policies

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With the national vaccination rate at around 51% (fully-vaccinated) and the Delta variant wreaking havoc on our return to work plans, many clients are exploring mandatory vaccination policies. While a minority of private...more

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How Do You Define Workplace? Survey Report

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The pandemic has created an inflection point unlike any we have experienced in our lifetime — one that will redefine the workplace. Our Spring 2021 remote and return-to-the-workplace survey shares insights from more than 400...more

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Employers Now Have 2 Clear Options to Provide Vaccine Incentives Thanks to New EEOC Guidance

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The EEOC kicked off the unofficial start of summer with a bang by clearing the way for employers to offer their employees incentives to get the COVID-19 vaccine in new guidance released on the eve of the Memorial Day weekend....more

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“Should They Stay or Should They Go Now?”: The COVID-Era Hospitality Practices Employers Should Incorporate and Implement Beyond...

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There is a viral Tweet/meme that has been circulating. It asks: “What’s the one thing you DON’T want to change post-COVID?” The famous response: “Standing 6 feet away from me.” Because we appreciate a good meme at Fisher...more

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New York Enacts Vaccine Leave Law

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Executive Summary: On March 12, 2021, New York State enacted an amendment to the New York Labor Law and the New York Civil Service Law, which provides for four hours of paid leave time, per injection, to obtain a COVID-19...more

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New York State Passes Bill Granting Employees Paid Time Off for COVID-19 Vaccinations

The New York state legislature passed Bill S2588A/A3354B, which would amend the New York Labor Law to grant employees paid leave time for the COVID-19 vaccination.  Below is a brief summary of what New York employers need to...more

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Paid vaccination leave coming to New York

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The New York State Legislature recently passed bills (Bill S2588A; A3354B) that would provide all public and private employees in New York with up to four hours of paid leave to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. The legislation is...more

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Virtual Town Hall: 2021 Brings New Challenges For Employers

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In 2020, employers navigated mandatory shut downs and significant changes in the workplace. Remote work, virtual meetings, mask wearing, sanitizing stations and de-densifying have all become essential components of work...more

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Charting The Risk Associated With Common Workplace COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Programs

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Now that a COVID-19 vaccine is becoming increasingly available, how can employers encourage employees to receive it? Beyond requiring the shots as a mandatory condition of employment – which is not an option many employers...more

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COVID-19 FAQs For California Employers

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We have prepared the following FAQ to guide California employers with respect to their workplace policies and their response to the orders and laws that have been passed at the federal, state and local level to contend with...more

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COVID-19: Employer FAQs

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To assist employers navigating these difficult and unprecedented times, below are some frequently asked questions and answers. These FAQs provide general guidance only and are not intended to serve as legal advice. Our...more

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Employer Planning for Coronavirus

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With more than 90,000 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) across 65 countries, it is only a matter of time before the disease has an impact on normal business operations. However, as the virus continues its march around the...more

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What Can Employers Do About the Measles Outbreak?

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As measles outbreaks affect New York City and major California counties, employers should understand the best practices for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, customers and guests. Outlined below are steps you...more

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