Seyfarth Synopsis: In one of his first official acts as New York City’s new Mayor, Eric Adams signed an executive order extending the private worker vaccine mandate implemented in December by the outgoing de Blasio...more
Soon before the ball drops in Times Square for the New Year: (i) the City of New York amended its guidance regarding the mandate that private workers receive the COVID vaccine, as well as confirmed verbally the answers to...more
As discussed previously (here and here), beginning on December 27, 2021, any workers in New York City who “perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business” must provide proof to their employers...more
For many private employers around the world, it might be too soon to know what COVID-19 passports, if any, they will recognize, encourage, or even require. They see far more risks than benefits in being early adopters given...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: “I can’t wait for things to return to normal.” We’ve all heard (and most of us have spoken) those words since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. Now, as the employer community inches closer to the...more
“I can’t wait for things to return to normal.” We’ve all heard (and most of us have spoken) those words since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. Now, as the employer community inches closer to the time we longed...more
Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Levine issued temporary mitigation measures to curb the rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths across Pennsylvania. The measures took effect as of Saturday, December 12 and will remain in effect...more
On June 19, Governor Wolf announced that 12 of the remaining 13 counties in the Commonwealth’s Yellow phase of reopening will be eligible to move into the Green phase this coming Friday, June 26....more
6/24/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Retailers ,
Return-to-Work Agreements ,
Seating ,
State and Local Government ,
Workplace Safety
Despite some concern over the large protests over the past week, local and state officials have confirmed that the City of Philadelphia will enter the “Yellow” phase of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. ...more
As previously discussed, 18 counties were moved into the “Green” phase of the Commonwealth’s phased reopening plan this past Friday, May 29, 2020. On that same day, the Wolf administration announced that 16 additional...more
As previously discussed, 18 counties will be moving to the “Green” phase of the Commonwealth’s phased reopening plan this coming Friday, May 29, 2020. ...more
On Friday, May 22, 2020, Governor Wolf made several significant announcements regarding additional counties set to reopen in Pennsylvania in the next few weeks. ...more
Another industry may begin reopening throughout Pennsylvania, irrespective of location. On May 19, 2020, Governor Wolf announced that the real estate industry may immediately begin conducting certain business transactions...more
On the same day that many businesses in 13 Pennsylvania counties were permitted to partially reopen under the Commonwealth’s phased reopening plan, Governor Wolf announced that 12 additional counties, mostly in South Central...more
On the same day that businesses in 24 Pennsylvania counties were permitted to reopen under the Commonwealth’s phased reopening plan, Governor Wolf announced this afternoon that 13 additional counties, all in Western...more
On Friday, May 1, 2020, the Wolf Administration announced that it would permit 24 largely rural counties in Northwest and Northcentral Pennsylvania to open up under the first stage of the Commonwealth’s phased reopening...more
As promised, the Governor of Pennsylvania released yesterday evening extensive guidance for businesses in “Yellow” counties that are permitted to reopen beginning May 8, 2020. This guidance will likely also serve as...more
Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed an order on April 15, 2020, later approved by Governor Wolf, that significantly increased worker safety measures that must be employed by life-sustaining...more
4/20/2020
/ Construction Industry ,
Contractors ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Governor Wolf ,
Health and Safety ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Social Distancing ,
State and Local Government ,
Subcontractors ,
Workplace Safety