On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARPA”) into law. In addition to providing nearly $2 trillion of monetary relief for individuals and business sectors impacted by the...more
4/1/2021
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On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued detailed health and safety guidance to inform employers and employees of recommended strategies to mitigate the risk of exposure to...more
2/2/2021
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On January 21, 2021, President Joe Biden used his first full day in office to issue an Executive Order focused on increased COVID-19 protections for the nation’s workers, including the most vulnerable essential employees. As...more
1/26/2021
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