The onset and persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the shortage of healthcare workers in the United States, especially in rural areas. Periodic spikes in infection levels has sped burn-out among healthcare workers. There are many foreign nationals
COVID-19 Workplace Law Advisor
News, Insights, and Strategies for Employers from Jackson Lewis
The COVID-19 Workplace Law Advisor, published by Jackson Lewis P.C., focuses on legal issues related to workplace safety and health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers topics such as compliance with Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations, employer obligations during outbreaks, updates on public health guidance, and legal implications of COVID-19 exposure and related claims. The blog also addresses state-specific programs like California's COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave grant and federal regulatory changes affecting workplace COVID-19 policies. It serves as a resource for employers navigating evolving workplace health mandates and liability concerns during and after the pandemic.
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California Legislature Proposes COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave, Again
In late January, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he and the legislature had reached an agreement on a framework to revive COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL), which expired in September 2021. However, there was no bill and…
Top 10 for 2022 – Happy Data Privacy Day!
In honor of Data Privacy Day, we provide the following “Top 10 for 2022.” While the list is by no means exhaustive, it does provide some hot topics for organizations to consider in 2022.
On…
300A Alert! Reminder to Post and Report Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
By Sean Paisan & Sierra Vierra
California employers are required to post their annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses, including COVID-19 illness, in a visible and easily accessible area at every worksite from February 1st through April 30th. Employers are required to use Cal/OSHA’s Form 300A for…
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Travelers From Mexico, Canada
By Aimee Guthat
As of January 22, 2022, all non-U.S. individuals seeking entrance to the United States at land or sea ports of entry on the Mexican or Canadian borders must be “fully vaccinated” and provide proof of such. There is no longer…
Nationwide Injunction on COVID-19 Vaccine for Federal Contractors Applies to Vaccine Requirement Only
The federal court that issued a nationwide injunction of Executive Order (EO) 14042. Read more.
DOL Issues, Then Withdraws, Updated Guidance on Compensability of COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Time
The list of laws and regulations governing vaccinations and testing is growing and changing at a frenetic pace. Read more.
OSHA Withdraws Vaccine-Or-Test Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19
OSHA has withdrawn its enforcement of the ETS requiring most employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines or tests for employees. Read more.
Cal/OSHA Again Delays a Vote to Adopt the Federal ETS But Provides Additional Cal/OSHA ETS Guidance
By Sean Paisan & Sierra Vierra
At the start of their January 20th meeting, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board announced they would not consider the proposal to adopt the federal ETS, also known as a Horcher proposal. This comes shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a…
Update on Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Injunction
As previously reported, President Biden’s Federal Contractor Vaccine mandate is under a nationwide injunction and that does not look to be changing anytime soon.
In December 2021, the Administration filed their appeal of the preliminary injunction ruling to the…