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DOS Significantly Limits the Visa Interview Waiver Program

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The Department of State announced it is restricting the eligibility for visa interview waiver appointments (commonly known as dropbox). To remain eligible for dropbox, applicants must be applying for a visa in the same...more

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Managing Global Supply Chains in a Volatile World

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The COVID-19 pandemic sent a jolt through global supply chains in 2020—a disruption from which the market has yet to fully recover. Then, in early 2022, the world’s supply chains suffered another significant disruption when...more

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Labor & Employment E-Note - November 2021

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Resources - Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Updates Guidance for Federal Contractors - On November 10, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force updated its Guidance for Federal Contractors (“Guidance”). As...more

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Government Contractors Provided “Flexibility” Regarding Timing and Enforcement of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

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The last two weeks have brought a flurry of activity and changes to the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) Guidance issued pursuant to President Biden’s Executive Order 14042 (EO). ...more

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Update Regarding Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

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As many employers develop and implement mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies, the legal landscape for federal and private vaccine mandates continues to develop. Below are a few recent developments in this area for all...more

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Mandatory Employee Vaccines – Coming to A State Near You? (UPDATED)

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While available vaccines have proven highly effective in controlling COVID-19 and its variants to date, the virus continues to spread — particularly among unvaccinated populations. In the face of flagging interest, officials...more

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Mandatory Employee Vaccines – Coming to A State Near You? (UPDATED)

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While available vaccines have proven highly effective in controlling COVID-19 and its variants to date, the virus continues to spread — particularly among unvaccinated populations. ...more

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Guidance for Federal Contractors Under President Biden’s COVID-19 Executive Order

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President Biden recently issued an Executive Order (Executive Order 14042) requiring covered federal contractors to mandate that their employees are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. On September 24, 2021, the White House’s...more

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US Broadband in 2021; Policies Promoting Infrastructure, Competition, National Security and Universal Access

During his presidential campaign, President Biden committed “to build back better in rural America” by “expand[ing] broadband, or wireless broadband via 5G, to every American.” Last month, President Biden renewed his focus on...more

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[Event] Dallas Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - October 22nd, Frisco, TX

Our one-day Regional Compliance and Ethics Conferences provide attendees with a forum to interact with local compliance professionals, share information about your compliance successes and challenges, and create educational...more

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COVID-19 Developments for Federal Contractors and New York Employers

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HERO Act Plans Remain In “Active” Status for New York State Employers On September 6, 2021, New York’s Commissioner of Health designated COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease under the Health and Essential Rights Act...more

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Task Force Guidance Mandates Employees Of Federal Contractors Receive The COVID-19 Vaccine

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On September 24, 2021, President Biden’s Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued guidance for federal contractors and subcontractors regarding mandatory COVID-19 workplace safety protocols (“Guidance”). ...more

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FAR Council Issues Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors Clause

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On September 27, 2021 Burr & Forman published COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Federal Contractors, noting that the Federal Acquisition Regulations Council was to develop a mandatory Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) clause...more

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And … They’re Off! Contractors Race to Comply Now that the COVID-19 Vaccination Deviations Have Arrived

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Well, that was quick. In four memos dated September 30 and October 1, contractors learned the terms of the contract provisions implementing the COVID-19 vaccine and masking requirements mandated by President Biden’s...more

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FAR Class Deviations Being Issued to Implement Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal...

On September 30, 2021, the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council (CAAC) issued a formal Class Deviation from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), to implement rollout of the President’s Executive Order 14042, Ensuring...more

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Federal Contractors Face Dec. 8 Vaccination Deadline

Federal contractors covered by President Biden’s recent Executive Order 14042 must ensure that covered employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than December 8, 2021, subject to applicable exceptions, pursuant to...more

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FAR Council Issues Contractor Vaccination Contract Clause and Guidance

As previously reported, the Biden Administration issued Executive Order 14042 (“the Order”) last month.  The Order requires, in part, that the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (“the FAR Council”) amend the Federal...more

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Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Issues Guidance on Federal Contractor Covid-19 Protocols

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On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued guidance (“Guidance”) to federal contractors and subcontractors regarding required Covid-19 protocols. ...more

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Mandatory Employee Vaccines – Coming to A State Near You? (UPDATED)

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While available vaccines have proven highly effective in controlling COVID-19 and its variants to date, the virus continues to spread — particularly among unvaccinated populations. In the face of flagging interest, officials...more

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Mandatory Employee Vaccines – Coming to A State Near You? (UPDATED)

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While available vaccines have proven highly effective in controlling COVID-19 and its variants to date, the virus continues to spread — particularly among unvaccinated populations. In the face of flagging interest, officials...more

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Vaccinations Required for Covered Federal Contractor Employees by December 8

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On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued its hotly anticipated workplace safety guidelines as required by Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors....more

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COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Federal Contractors

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On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released guidance detailing COVID-19 vaccination and other pandemic-related workplace safety requirements for federal contractors in accordance with the Executive...more

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Mandatory Employee Vaccines – Coming to A State Near You? (UPDATED)

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While available vaccines have proven highly effective in controlling COVID-19 and its variants to date, the virus continues to spread — particularly among unvaccinated populations. In the face of flagging interest, officials...more

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Vaccination Guidance Issued For Federal Contractors and Subcontractors

On September 24, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (the “Task Force”) issued Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors (the “Guidance”), advising covered federal contractors and subcontractors of their...more

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Vaccination Required for Employees Working in Connection with Government Contracts or in Shared Facilities

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By: Sati Harutyunyan, Matthew L. Haws, Gabrielle Sigel, Emma J. Sullivan, and Joseph J. Torres The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) issued its much anticipated guidance to federal contractors pursuant to...more

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