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Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Federal Emergency Temporary Standard Issued with FAQs

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Updated November 18, 2021: OSHA has published on their website that the COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) is being put on hold due to pending...

FDA Advisory Panel Endorses Low-dose COVID-19 Vaccine for Children

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A panel of vaccine experts endorsed a low-dose Pfizer vaccine shot for children ages 5-11. Next, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must decide if they agree with the endorsement.

Court Blocks OSHA’s COVID-19 ETS

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The fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a temporary stay on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on mandatory...

Tips for Celebrating the Holidays Safely During the Pandemic

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its holiday guidelines to stay safe while celebrating the upcoming holiday season. The best way to minimize COVID-19 risks...

COVID-19 and Student Mental Health Resources Issued

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The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) released new resources aimed at helping schools comply with federal civil rights laws that protect students with mental health disabilities. The...

FAQs and Guidance on Religious Exceptions to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued FAQs and guidance about how employers should handle employee requests for religious exceptions to their workplace COVID-19...

Johnson & Johnson and Moderna Booster Shots Authorized by FDA

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Both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine booster shots have been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Several States Warned about Adopting a COVID-19 Health Care ETS

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the health care COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS) in June 2021. Out of the 21 states with their own state...

White House Unveils COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for Children

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The White House released its plan to vaccinate children between the ages of 5-11, pending authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for COVID-19.

Natural Immunity and COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

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President Biden recently announced sweeping COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Federal employees must now be vaccinated as a condition of employment. Private employers with 100 or more...