Over the past three years, employers have navigated various workplace issues impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including remote work, vaccination, contraction of COVID-19 in the workplace and workplace accommodations, among...more
6/14/2023
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As an employer, you might be thinking about implementing a mandatory vaccine policy for your workforce. There are many issues to consider when developing a mandatory vaccine policy, and it is hard to keep up with...more
Since vaccines have become readily available, employers have been grappling with whether they should mandate vaccines for employees. Most companies have chosen to “strongly encourage” employees instead of mandating, and many...more
6/28/2021
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On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA, or the “Act”), which created certain additional benefits for employees about which employers should be aware.
Extension of FFRCA...more
3/29/2021
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As the holidays approach, many businesses have employees who travel or attend large family gatherings. Employers who have reopened their doors to working in-person will face questions about how to safely return to work after...more
11/19/2020
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The Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) previously advised that it was not necessary for asymptomatic individuals to be tested even after a known exposure to COVID-19. This guidance drew sharp criticism from many, including...more
As more and more employees are returning to work, it is no surprise that employers are dealing with an influx of new issues. Guidance from the CDC and other agencies seems to change regularly, and employers may struggle to...more
Is COVID-19 a disability under the ADA?
To qualify as disabled under the Americans with Disabilities act, an individual must be:
..A person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major...more