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White House & Federal Administration Require Coverage for Over-the-Counter (OTC) COVID-19...

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Federal regulators, in response to recent direction from the White House now require coverage of over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests even where not ordered...

Supreme Court Blocks OSHA’s “Vax or Test” Rule

On January 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA”) enforcement of its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”). Among...

OSHA COVID-19 Rule Will Go into Effect on January 10, 2022...

On December 17, 2021, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”), allowing OSHA to move forward...

Details on OSHA, CMS Vaccination Rules Released

UPDATE On November 6, 2021, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked enforcement of the OSHA vaccination-or-testing rule. Citing “grave statutory and constitutional issues”...

EEOC Updates Guidance on Religious Exemptions to Workplace Vaccine Requirements

On October 25, 2021, as more employers adopt workplace vaccination requirements for their employees, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its guidance concerning requiring...

Biden Administration Announces Sweeping New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Private Employers...

On September 9, 2021, President Biden unveiled his administration’s plan to combat the recent COVID-19 surge across the United States, referred to by the...

Massachusetts Enacts COVID-19-Related Emergency Paid Sick Law

On May 28, 2021, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law legislation requiring all Massachusetts employers to provide emergency paid sick leave to employees...

EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance, Authorizes Employer Vaccine Incentives

On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its guidance concerning COVID-19 vaccinations in the employment context.  Most significantly, the...

OSHA Directs Employers to Follow CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Workers

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On May 17, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its COVID-19 guidance to employers, instructing employers to refer to recent Centers...

OSHA Releases COVID-19 Workplace Health and Safety Guidance

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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...