Tag: workplace safety
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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OSHA Issues COVID-19 Workplace Vaccine-or-Testing Policy
November 4, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released its highly anticipated emergency temporary standard, which will be published in The Federal...
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4 Steps for Handling Religious Objections to Workplace Vaccine Mandates
October 31, 2021
Employers generally must explore reasonable accommodations for employees who refuse to get vaccinated against the coronavirus based on a sincerely...
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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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How to Work with Someone who Creates Unnecessary Conflict
August 23, 2021
Conflict at work comes in many forms. Good conflict, the kind that is healthy, pushes us to be better as...
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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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