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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Emergency Temporary Standard Reinstated for Private Employers

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 has been reinstated by the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. The...

State’s COVID-19 Vaccine Passport and Mandate Restrictions

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Some states have enacted laws that prohibit businesses and other entities from requiring individuals to receive or provide proof that they have received a COVID-19 vaccination. Most...

President Announces COVID-19 Winter Plan

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During a press conference, President Biden outlined his plan to combat COVID-19 this winter. COVID-19 is expected to spike, as more people gather indoors. Biden’s plan includes:

Civil Penalty Amounts Increased

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Effective November 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has increased the following key penalties affecting group health plans.

EEOC Issues New Workplace Retaliation COVID-19 FAQs

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According to federal agencies, retaliation claims have risen each year for the last 20 years.

Extended Stay Issued for OSHA’s ETS

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Vaccine and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) was extended by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. The judicial stay...

Booster Shot Eligibility Expanded to All Adults

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement expanding their recommendation for COVID-19 booster shots. Now all adults 18 years and older who received a...

OSHA Suspends Vaccination and Testing ETS

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) put the COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) on hold due to pending litigation.

COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS Penalties

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) has specific measures that the employer must implement....

CDC Endorses Child COVID-19 Vaccine

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed a low-dose version of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11.