Tag: social distancing
Mandatory Workplace COVID-19 Testing Must Be Justified, EEOC Says
July 15, 2022
Employers will need to assess pandemic and workplace circumstances in order to justify mandatory COVID-19 testing of employees going forward,...
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DHS Proposal on Virtual I-9 Review Is Near
June 22, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it plans to issue a proposed rule this month allowing virtual document examination...
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Out-of-State Remote Workers Are Increasing Legal Risks for Employers
January 18, 2022
As remote work continues for many employers, HR professionals should ensure they are staying current on where remote employees are...
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What Do the Supreme Court Rulings on Vaccine Directives Mean for Employers?
January 14, 2022
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) vaccine-or-testing rule for large employers, businesses...
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Time to Review COVID-19 Vaccination-or-Testing ETS Compliance Steps
January 5, 2022
Now that the emergency temporary standard (ETS) has been revived by a 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel, employers...
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How to Ask Employees About Vaccination Status
January 5, 2022
Employers that want to ask employees about their vaccination status should make questionnaire or survey inquiries in a targeted way...
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Employers Suspend COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
December 20, 2021
Supreme Court declines to block vaccine directive for New York health care workers, however, the The 5th Circuit has partially revived...
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When Does a COVID-19 Vaccine Accommodation Cause an Undue Hardship?
November 11, 2021
Employers that require workers to show proof of vaccination against the coronavirus should have robust policies and procedures in place...
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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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