The U.S. COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on May 11, 2023, one week after the World Health Organization determined that COVID-19 is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. On that same day, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced it will end COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air
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U.S. Supreme Court Puts OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine-Or-Test ETS Back on Ice
the U.S. Supreme Court has granted a temporary stay of the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard. Read more.
What Does The CDC’s Latest Mask Guidance Mean For Businesses Open to the Public?
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) latest guidance that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or social distance in many settings raises questions for businesses in retail, hospitality and other settings open to the public. Last week, we discussed considerations for businesses considering relaxing their mask and social distancing policies…
Class Action Suit Claims ADA Requires Public Accommodation to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 at Facility
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Posted in Disability, Leave and Health Management
Despite significant legal obstacles, on May 4, 2020, a group of plaintiffs filed a class action complaint alleging the Queens Adult Care Center (QACC) violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title III) and its precursor, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), by failing to provide a level of care to safeguard…