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Affirmative Action, OFCCP and Government Contract Compliance

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

California

No Universal Masking Mandate in Los Angeles or Across California Cal/OSHA Clarifies COVID-19 Close Contact Definition Governor Rolls Back California COVID-19 Executive Orders & Cal/OSHA Releases Draft Permanent COVID-19 Standard

Class Actions and Complex Litigation

Class Action Trends Report Winter 2022 Class Action Trends Report Fall 2021 While We Were Social Distancing … Heading Back to the Office in a New Virginia

Collegiate and Professional Sports

University Policy Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines for Student-Athletes Blocked by Sixth Circuit Indiana District Court Denies Students’ Challenge to Indiana University’s Vaccine Mandate Major 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 Operations Cal 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-19 Investigating Complaints Containing Second-Hand Information in the COVID-19 Era Judges, 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 Pandemic EEOC Releases ‘Return to Work’ and Employee COVID-19 Testing Guidance

Disability, Leave and Health Management

CDC’S COVID-19 Guidance Changes… Again EEOC Updates Its COVID-19 Guidance to Reflect Current State of COVID-19 in the U.S.Philadelphia Enacts COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

Employee Benefits

A Brief Status Report On COBRA At-Home COVID-19 Testing Options and Alternatives The 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 Only FAR Council Issues Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Contract Language and Guidance to Agencies Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Issues Guidance for Federal Contractor Compliance with COVID-19 Executive Order

Healthcare

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

Higher Education

COVID-19 State Updates University Policy Mandating COVID-19 Vaccines for Student-Athletes Blocked by Sixth Circuit Vaccine Verification and Testing Requirements for Workers in Schools Across California

Hospitality

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

Immigration

Air Travelers No Longer Required to Present Negative COVID-19 Test CDC Issues Further Updates to COVID-19 Guidance for Air Travelers to United States CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Air Travelers to United States

Industries

Spread of COVID-Whistleblower Legislative Protections Continues Unabated Four Key Takeaways from the American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration Annual Conference CDC Issues Further Updates to COVID-19 Guidance for Air Travelers to United States

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 Review California Labor Commissioner Issues Guidance for Statewide Right of Recall California’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 Commissions Texas Legislative Update: What Employers Should Know About the 87th Session In Pennsylvania, Facial Expressions Matter.

Manufacturing

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

Ohio

Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Temporarily Enjoined in Three States New Ohio Law Restricts Ability of Public Schools, Colleges to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations COVID-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 Workplace The 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 Industries San Francisco Mandates Vaccination Verification for Certain Businesses’ Staff and Patrons Statewide 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 Employees A Primer on Managing Remote Employees

States

No Universal Masking Mandate in Los Angeles or Across California Cal/OSHA Clarifies COVID-19 Close Contact Definition Governor Rolls Back California COVID-19 Executive Orders & Cal/OSHA Releases Draft Permanent COVID-19 Standard

Technology

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

Transportation

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

Uncategorized

Spread of COVID-Whistleblower Legislative Protections Continues Unabated Agency Charges Government Vaccine Mandates

Washington, D.C.

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

White Collar and Government Enforcement

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

Workplace Safety and Health

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

Workplace Training

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