While employers continue to deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re also faced with the economic uncertainty of a probable recession and a tight labor market, among other risks....more
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a six-pronged national strategy to fight COVID-19. The President’s plan includes a rule that is being developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that...more
9/16/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Mandates ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Employees ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Infectious Diseases ,
OSHA ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
Illinois Enters the “Bridge Phase” -
On May 17, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2021-10, which provides that, due to the positive/favorable trend in COVID-19 metrics across the state, Illinois...more
On March 18th, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a publication addressing ongoing legal issues for employers. Not only does this publication provide general guidance for employers, but it also...more
On March 9, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its "Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19" to instruct employers how best to reduce their employees' risk of exposure to COVID-19 and...more
3/12/2020
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Business Continuity Plans ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Event Cancellation ,
Flexible Work Arrangements ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
OSHA ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Health ,
Risk Management ,
Sick Leave ,
Telecommuting ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety