January 7, 2022
United States Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Vaccination Mandates
By Lincoln DerrOral Arguments at the United States Supreme Court Concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) and the Department of Health and Human Services Medicare/Medicaid Vaccination Mandates. Today, January 7, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court will […]
Read MoreNovember 6, 2021
Reasonable Accommodations for Unvaccinated Employees
By Lincoln DerrDelving Deeper into Employer Requirements Under ETS & Reasonable Accommodations for Unvaccinated Employees OSHA’s newly implemented ETS program imposes delineated requirements for employers to comply with under its standards. An effective compliance plan for employers will be vital to ensuring […]
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2021
According To Coco Chanel: Professional Dress Code in the Virtual World
By Heather FullerSuit up or Unsuit? The professional dress code has undergone significant changes since the onset of the global pandemic. Even before many professionals began working remotely, work attire had relaxed, at times inappropriately so. Now Zoom and other platforms have […]
Read MoreJune 11, 2021
OSHA’S Emergency Safety Rule For Healthcare Workers
By Gwendolyn W. LewisOn June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced the long-awaited issuance of a COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), applicable only to the health care industry. While a specific date has not been set, this standard becomes effective and […]
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2021
Vaccines and Going Back to Work – Guide for Employers
By Lincoln DerrVaccines & Sweatpants: Going Back to Work in the COVID Vaccine Era Working from home and that work-from-home fashion staple, sweatpants have become the norm for millions of American workers since mid-March 2020. With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout finally picking up […]
Read MoreJune 4, 2020
Congress Passes the PPP Flexibility Act of 2020
By Lincoln DerrCongress is Down with PPP If you’re an employer still trying to stay afloat amidst the Coronavirus restrictions, Congress has just passed you a lifeline. Last week the House voted 417-1 and just last night, the Senate unanimously passed the Paycheck […]
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