Affirmative Action, OFCCP and Government Contract Compliance

Nationwide Injunction on COVID-19 Vaccine for Federal Contractors Applies to Vaccine Requirement OnlyUpdate on Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate InjunctionOMB Issues Guidance on Impact of Injunction on Government Contractor Vaccine Mandate

California

What Does the End of the COVID-19 State of Emergency Mean for California Employers?Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations Have Taken Effect as of February 3, 2023COVID-19 ETS May Be Sunsetting But A New Dawn of a New Permanent Standard is Rising

Class Actions and Complex Litigation

Class Actions Trends Report - Fall 2022Class Action Trends Report Winter 2022Class Action Trends Report Fall 2021

Collegiate and Professional Sports

University Policy Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines for Student-Athletes Blocked by Sixth CircuitIndiana District Court Denies Students’ Challenge to Indiana University’s Vaccine MandateMajor League Soccer To Exercise Force Majeure Clause To Reopen Negotiations With Its Players To Address COVID-19 Financial Realities

Construction

Have You Started Your COVID-19 Training and Infectious Disease Plan In Virginia?More Guidance on COVID-19 Response Measures for FDA Regulated Human and Animal Food OperationsCal OSHA issues Updated Infection Prevention Guidance for Agricultural Employers

Corporate Diversity Counseling

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Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations

The Role of Company Directors During COVID-19Investigating Complaints Containing Second-Hand Information in the COVID-19 EraJudges, Senators, DOJ Officials: Action Required by President, AG to Protect Inmate Population during COVID-19 Crisis

Data Analytics

Can Employers Use Artificial Intelligence And Data Analytics To Track Remote Workers?Don't Forget to Evaluate the Selections in Reductions in Force During COVID-19 PandemicEEOC Releases ‘Return to Work’ and Employee COVID-19 Testing Guidance

Disability, Leave and Health Management

Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations Have Taken Effect as of February 3, 2023New York State Department of Health Regulation Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine for Healthcare Providers Declared Null and Void Because it Conflicts with Public Health LawCOVID-19 ETS May Be Sunsetting But A New Dawn of a New Permanent Standard is Rising

Employee Benefits

A Brief Status Report On COBRAAt-Home COVID-19 Testing Options and AlternativesThe Pandemic Continues, but ACA Reporting Relief Does Not

ERISA Complex Litigation

Plan Defends Valuation of Accounts in Midst of COVID-Related Market Volatility

Government Contractors

Nationwide Injunction on COVID-19 Vaccine for Federal Contractors Applies to Vaccine Requirement OnlyFAR Council Issues Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Contract Language and Guidance to AgenciesSafer Federal Workforce Task Force Issues Guidance for Federal Contractor Compliance with COVID-19 Executive Order

Healthcare

Spread of COVID-Whistleblower Legislative Protections Continues UnabatedFour Key Takeaways from the American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration Annual ConferenceCal/OSHA to Vote on Third Readoption of ETS

Higher Education

COVID-19 State UpdatesUniversity Policy Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines for Student-Athletes Blocked by Sixth CircuitVaccine Verification and Testing Requirements for Workers in Schools Across California

Hospitality

United States to Open Borders with Canada and Mexico for Vaccinated Nationals Beginning NovemberPuerto Rico Governor Extends Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination to Additional Private IndustriesSan Francisco Mandates Vaccination Verification for Certain Businesses’ Staff and Patrons

Immigration

COVID-19 Restrictions Return for Travelers from China, Hong Kong, MacauU.S. Continues to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Foreign National Air PassengersAir Travelers No Longer Required to Present Negative COVID-19 Test

Industries

COVID-19 Restrictions Return for Travelers from China, Hong Kong, MacauSpread of COVID-Whistleblower Legislative Protections Continues UnabatedFour Key Takeaways from the American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration Annual Conference

International Employment Issues

Some Travel Restrictions to Relax for Fully Vaccinated in November, Administration Announces

Labor Relations

Unions Ask 6th Circuit to Transfer COVID Rule Case to D.C. Circuit; Government Opposes En Banc ReviewCalifornia Labor Commissioner Issues Guidance for Statewide Right of RecallCalifornia’s Labor Commissioner Issues Required Poster and FAQ Regarding New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

Litigation

Motion Dismissed: At-Will Employee, Laid-Off During COVID-19 Shutdown, Cannot Recover CommissionsTexas Legislative Update: What Employers Should Know About the 87th SessionIn Pennsylvania, Facial Expressions Matter.

Manufacturing

Practical Strategies for Manufacturers Managing COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine MandatesManufacturing Labor Shortage: Cultivating Skilled Labor by Engaging Local Communities

Ohio

Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Temporarily Enjoined in Three StatesNew Ohio Law Restricts Ability of Public Schools, Colleges to Mandate COVID-19 VaccinationsCOVID-19 Update – Ohio Issues FAQs on Health Insurance Flexibility for Employers

Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity

Top 10 for 2022 – Happy Data Privacy Day!OCR Speaks to HIPAA, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Privacy, and the WorkplaceThe Key to NYC and Other Cities’ COVID-19 Vaccine Proof Mandates, and Potential Privacy Issues

Retail and Consumer Goods

Puerto Rico Governor Extends Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination to Additional Private IndustriesSan Francisco Mandates Vaccination Verification for Certain Businesses’ Staff and PatronsStatewide Closures and More Counties Added to State Monitoring List

Services

Can Employers Use Artificial Intelligence And Data Analytics To Track Remote Workers?Reimagining Your Business with Permanent Remote EmployeesA Primer on Managing Remote Employees

States

What Does the End of the COVID-19 State of Emergency Mean for California Employers?Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations Have Taken Effect as of February 3, 2023COVID-19 ETS May Be Sunsetting But A New Dawn of a New Permanent Standard is Rising

Technology

Temporary Suspension of Entry Ends for Certain H, L, J Visa Categories

Transportation

New COVID-19 Restrictions in Response to Omicron VariantSome Travel Restrictions to Relax for Fully Vaccinated in November, Administration AnnouncesFull Enforcement of REAL ID Law Moved to 2023

Uncategorized

Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations Have Taken Effect as of February 3, 2023Spread of COVID-Whistleblower Legislative Protections Continues UnabatedAgency Charges

Washington, D.C.

D.C. Court of Appeals Panel to Hear Argument for Reinstating Healthcare ETSCOVID-19 State UpdatesCOVID-19 State Updates

White Collar and Government Enforcement

CARES Act $2.2-Trillion Emergency Relief Fund Potential ‘Hotbed’ for Government Fraud, Abuse InvestigationsAG Barr: Prosecutors, BOP Should Consider COVID-19 Crisis in Determining Bail, Early ReleaseBeware! Internet Scammers Out to Capitalize on COVID-19 Scare

Workplace Safety and Health

Cal/OSHA Approves the Third Readoption of Cal/OSHA ETSOSHA Partially Opens Record on Rulemaking for Permanent Healthcare COVID-19 StandardVirginia Repeals Workplace COVID-19 Standard, Replaces It With Guidance

Workplace Training

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