In fulfillment of President Biden’s promise to make at-home COVID tests more available for all of us, two significant action steps have now occurred:
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.
California, Minnesota, and Washington, D.C. employers saw recent changes to COVID-19-related rules and regulations. See below for details.
California
Cal/OSHA and CDPH Issue Clarifying Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine Requirements
Minnesota
Minneapolis and St. Paul to Require Proof of Vaccination…
the U.S. Supreme Court has granted a temporary stay of the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard. Read more.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will enforce its COVID-19 vaccination requirement in 25 states, the District of Columbia, and other territories. Read more.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that it is updating its quarantine and isolation guidance. Read more.
As 2021 comes to an end, the White House and the Department of State have announced:
The 14-day travel restrictions on southern African countries will be lifted as of midnight on December 31, 2021. Adopted…
As workplaces are reimagined, employers and operators of coworking spaces need to consider how to operate safely in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
The status of the OSHA ETS is evolving daily. See below for the most recent updates.
SCOTUS Questioning Suggests OSHA ETS is Squeezing an Elephant into a Mousehole
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Several cities, states, counties and Puerto Rico have made updates to their COVID-19-related laws, regulations and orders. See below for the latest news.
California
California Mandates COVID-19 Booster for Workers in Health Care, Adult Care Facilities and Direct Care by…
Employers in the U.S. are facing regulatory upheaval on multiple fronts. The federal government has taken up a new interest in potentially limiting the applicability of restrictive covenants, such as non-compete agreements. Meanwhile, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…