What Risks do Employers Face if They Mandate COVID Shots in the Absence of Federal Mandates?
The Biden administration earlier this year issued three national mandates through OSHA, the CMS (see below) and the Department of Defense (DoD).
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LAUSD Backs Down on Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
California School Boards Association Concedes Merits of Lawsuit by Health Freedom Defense Fund (HFDF).
Third Strike Against CDC Eviction Moratorium
In my 4/8/2021 post CDC Eviction Moratorium has two Strikes Against It, I wrote that two Federal District (i.e., trial) Courts had ruled against the moratorium.
Why Every Employer Needs a Call-in Policy
In my blog post of 12/10/2020 titled Are Your Telework Policies Ready for the New Year? I mentioned that Jeff Novak is another great employment law resource. Well, Jeff strikes again!
Health Care Law Enforcement – What you Need to Know for 2021
The Mintz Levin https://www.mintz.com/ law firm is an excellent source of updates on business law. I subscribe to several of their newsletters and regularly attend their continuing legal education webinars.
Are Your Telework Policies Ready for the New Year?
I often quote my friend Eric B. Meyer of The Employer Handbook when I’m writing about employment law.
What to Make of the CDC’s Mask Endorsement?
RationalGround.com offers Critical Analyses of the CDC’s Mask Endorsement.
In my 10/15/20 post – COVID Mask OSHA Requirements – I discussed the OSHA’s requirement for employers to choose equipment that is suitable to the hazards facing their employees, and for implementing a respiratory protection program.
COVID Mask OSHA Requirements
Employers That Require Employees to Wear Masks Need to be Aware of OSHA’s Applicable Requirements.
COVID Intentional Tort Class Action Suits
Intentional Tort Suits – Coming Soon? In my 9/10/20 post Don’t Get Complacent About COVID Lawsuit Immunity Laws, I spelled out some of the limits on those laws. I also … Continue reading COVID Intentional Tort Class Action Suits
COVID Lockdown Order in PA Ruled Unconstitutional
A Federal judge in Western Pennsylvania has ruled that the governor’s open-ended lockdown order violates the 1st Amendment and the Due Process and Equal Protection provisions of 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Don’t Get Complacent About COVID Lawsuit Immunity Laws!
What Are COVID Lawsuit Immunity Laws?
The Idaho legislature recently passed, and the governor signed into law, a bill intended to shield businesses from lawsuits by people claiming they got COVID after visiting their establishment.
Is COVID-19 Putting Your Trade Secrets at Risk?
Working from Home and an Economic Downturn Are Creating a Perfect Storm for Increased Theft of Trade Secrets.
Michael S Oswald, Chartered 