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).
Category: risk management
Does Asking Someone’s Vaccine Status Violate the ADA?
Making Medical Inquiry Can Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Robin Shea of the Costangy, Brooks employment law firm posted this on Friday, 10/8/21:
https://www.constangy.com/employment-labor-insider/asking-for-vax-status-pre-offer-not
Are COVID Indemnity Laws Void if a State’s Emergency Declaration is Overturned?
David Horowitz wrote an article on Wednesday, June 9th, analyzing the court decision holding the state’s COVID restrictions unconstitutional.
LAUSD Backs Down on Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
California School Boards Association Concedes Merits of Lawsuit by Health Freedom Defense Fund (HFDF).
OSHA: Employers may be Liable for Adverse Reactions to COVID Shots
Adverse Reactions to Mandatory Vaccinations are OSHA – Recordable.
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 Employers May Not Want to Mandate Vaccinations
Eric’s 4/23/20201 email from The Employer Handbook is titled: Why you might not want to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations at work. Plus, Oreo cake, a beverage (or two), and some COBRA.
CDC Eviction Moratorium has two Strikes Against It
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued a nationwide injunction last year against certain evictions for nonpayment of rent as part of its efforts to contain the spread of COVID 19. Two separate Federal District Courts, using different legal theories, have ruled against the CDC’s use of the moratorium.
Vaccine Mandate Lands Los Angeles Unified School District in Court
May an Employer Force an Employee to take Experimental Vaccines?
Does Antitrust Law Apply to the Market for Talent?
Antitrust Laws Restrain Agreements Among Competitors.
The Sherman Act and the Clayton Act are two federal statutes that set the foundation for U.S. Antitrust law more than 100 years ago.
Reasons to be Reasonable About Reasonable Accommodations
Eric B. Meyer with Reasonable Accommodations 101.
Eric B. Meyer of The Employer Handbook posted this on 3/01/2021: Rather than pay about $2,000 to install automatic doors, an employer loses a $650K disability discrimination verdict instead.
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!
Michael S Oswald, Chartered 