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Federal Court Stays OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine ETS

On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published its Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) on the COVI… Read More
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OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in a Nutshell

Private Employers with 100+ Employees Must Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OS… Read More
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President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan

On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced his COVID-19 Action Plan, requiring federal employees and potentially private sector workers to be vac… Read More
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February 2021 Updates in Labor and Employment Law

As should come as no surprise, the new administration has begun to dial back some Trump administration guidance and rules – including the clarificat… Read More
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New Rule Clarifies Standard for Independent Contractor v. Employee Status

On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a final rule clarifying the test and various factors used to determine whether… Read More
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U.S. DOL Issues Opinion Letters Regarding Compensation for Travel Time and Voluntary Training

Opinion Letter FLSA 2020-16: Travel Time Compensation for Non-Exempt Foremen and Laborers On November 3, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”… Read More
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