The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) released its much-anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”), requiring “large” employers to implement COVID-19 vaccine mandates or otherwise subject...more
11/5/2021
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On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced his new comprehensive national strategy to combat COVID-19. The action plan, entitled “Path Out of the Pandemic,” intends to further a “whole-of-government” approach by using...more
9/13/2021
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released and updated guidance over the past several months, confirming that employers are generally permitted to require the COVID-19 vaccine so long as reasonable...more
8/10/2021
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (“MDHHS”) Emergency Orders are rescinded and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“MIOSHA”) Emergency Rules are superseded. For the general public,...more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published its long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) and accompanying guidance, “Protecting Workers,” on June 10, 2021. ...more
6/14/2021
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Pursuant to a certification by Governor Whitmer, the Michigan Occupation Safety and Health Administration (“MIOSHA”) extended the COVID-19 Emergency Rules until October 14, 2021. These Emergency Rules were previously set to...more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) guidance has confirmed employers may require a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment and/or to return to the workplace. ...more
4/8/2021
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released its first guidance for fully vaccinated individuals on March 8, 2021. This new guidance may tempt employers to begin relaxing workplace safeguards and...more
Vaccines have arrived, prompting hope that the COVID-19 pandemic can be effectively and nationally controlled in the near future. ...more