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Federal Worker COVID Guidance

Federal Workforce COVID Guidance Released

September 28, 2021
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On September 24th, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) released new federal workforce COVID guidance. In brief, the White House COVID-19 Response Team leads the Task Force. The General Services Administration (GSA) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) also lead the team. Chiefly, the Task Force gives federal agencies ongoing guidance to keep their employees safe an...
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Employee Tip Withholding Rule

Latest DOL Final Rule Levies Penalties on Employee Tip Withholding

September 27, 2021
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On September 23rd, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new final rule on employee tip withholding. Generally, the rule restores the DOL’s ability to assess civil penalties against employers who take tips earned by their employees. Markedly, the rule states this is a violation no matter if the action is willful or repeated. Additionally, the rule modifies the DOL’s broader civil...
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Joint Employer Rule Postponement

DOL Announces Joint Employer Rule Postponement

September 21, 2021
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On September 20th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a joint employer rule postponement. In brief, the original Joint Employer Rule went into effect in March 2020 during the Donald J. Trump administration. However, since the original effective date, the Biden administration rescinded the rule with an effective rescission date of September 28. Presently, the DOL has postponed th...
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COVID Protocols for Federal Contractors

Federal Contractor COVID Protocols Updated

September 21, 2021
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The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) has recently issued new federal contractor COVID protocols. In brief, the White House COVID-19 Response Team leads the Task Force. The General Services Administration (GSA) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) also lead the team. Chiefly, the Task Force gives federal agencies ongoing guidance to keep their employees safe and agencies o...
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OSHA Heat Stress Standard

OSHA to Create Heat Illness Prevention Standard

September 20, 2021
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The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced efforts to address heat-related illnesses by combating indoor and outdoor heat exposure hazards. Markedly, the actions are part of the Biden Administration’s commitment to workplace safety, climate resilience, and environmental justice. Explicitly, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) wants to protect workers and reduce the dangers...
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Biden COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

President Biden Announces Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

September 14, 2021
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In the latest attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, President Joseph Biden recently announced new COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Because of the recent rise in variant cases, the requirements are part of a six-pronged strategy to combat the virus. Accordingly, the Biden administration believes the new approach uses every available tool to combat COVID-19 and save many lives. Previou...
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COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans

SBA Revises Economic Injury Disaster Loan Rules

September 13, 2021
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On September 9th, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced significant enhancements to its COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Generally, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL) assists businesses, renters, and homeowners located in regions affected by declared disasters. In March 2020, under the CARES Act, the SBA created the COVID-related version of the EIDL. ...
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Natural Disasters and Employment Law

The Relationship Between Natural Disasters and Employment Law

September 13, 2021
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 The recent destruction left by Hurricane Ida over the southern and eastern United States has created an opportunity for affected employers to understand the relationship between natural disasters and employment law. For example, employers can experience damaged or closed businesses and displaced employees, which creates questions about pay and timekeeping Undeniably, whether it is a hurricane,...
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OSH Act Anti-Retaliation Final Rule

OSHA Publishes OSH Act Anti-Retaliation Final Rule

September 8, 2021
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On September 3rd, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a revised anti-retaliation final rule. Accordingly, the final interpretive rule changes previous anti-retaliation provisions within the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act). Previously, OSHA released updated safety guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and its Delta variant in the wo...
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CDC Masks and Vaccination Guidance

CDC Issues Updated Mask and Vaccination Guidance

September 7, 2021
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On September 1st, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated previously released mask and vaccination guidance. Chiefly, the guidance addresses both fully vaccinated and nonvaccinated individuals and measures to keep everyone safe from illness. Previously, the CDC released guidance on what fully vaccinated individuals can do in public.  Definition of “Fully Vaccinated” ...
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