Tag: OSHA
How to Approach Federal and State Conflicts on Workplace Vaccine Mandates
October 25, 2021
When the White House announced COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal employees and contractors—and a pending vaccine-or-testing rule for certain private...
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Some States Are Pushing Back on Workplace Vaccination Mandates
October 12, 2021
Leaders in some states are considering measures that would require employers to accept negative COVID-19 tests or proof of natural...
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Is ‘Natural Immunity’ a Valid Exception to Vaccine Mandates?
September 28, 2021
Federal law allows employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for employees who've been infected with COVID-19 and those who haven't, and...
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OSHA Plans to Issue Standard to Prevent Heat Illness
September 23, 2021
Following a summer with record heat waves in the western United States, the Biden administration announced that the Occupational Safety...
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Everything you need to know about vaccine mandates, from an employment lawyer
August 30, 2021
Small businesses should evaluate what works best for their needs and employees, regardless of policies from big companies. As the...
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Consider these Steps When Asking Employees About Vaccination Status
August 16, 2021
As the COVID-19 delta variant spreads, many employers are requiring workers to show proof of their vaccination status or wear...
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What Should Be in a Vaccination Policy?
August 4, 2021
Vaccination policies vary depending on whether an employer requires vaccines or makes them voluntary. Here is an overview of what...
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Keeping Workers Safe as the Covid-19 Delta Variant Continues to Spread
July 29, 2021
Workplace safety guidelines from federal, state and local authorities are rapidly changing in response to the highly transmittable COVID-19 Delta...
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Hazardous Jobs: Minimize Liability
July 26, 2021
If you have jobs in which employees work in environments which could expose the fetuses and unborn children of pregnant employees...
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Connecticut Legalizes Recreational Marijuana
June 29, 2021
Connecticut has become the 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults. Gov. Ned Lamont signed the Act Concerning Responsible...
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