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What Does the Fifth Circuit’s Vaccine Mandate Decision Mean for Federal Employees

What Does the Fifth Circuit's Vaccine Mandate Decision Mean for Federal Employees

On Thursday, April 7th, 2022, a U.S. appeals court panel reinstated an executive order under President Joe Biden mandating Covid-19 vaccinations for all federal employees. The federal appeals court overturned a lower court’s nationwide respite, which had been in effect…

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Effect of U.S. Fifth Circuit Court Stay on OSHA’s Vaccine and Testing For business with 100 Employees or More

Effect of U.S. Fifth Circuit Court Stay on OSHA's Vaccine and Testing For business with 100 Employees or More

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known as OSHA, issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread in the workplace. The ETS requires employers with 100 employees or more to establish a vaccination policy. The…

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Is employer or employee liable for COVID testing costs under a new vaccine policy?

Is employer or employee liable for COVID testing costs under a new vaccine policy?

Many employers are starting to require their workers to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus (Sars CoV2), more commonly known as Covid-19. As of now, the alternative appears to be subjecting employees to Covid-19 testing on an ongoing basis. Weekly…

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Workplace Requests for Medical or Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates

Workplace Requests for Medical or Religious Exemptions for COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates

There are two legally recognized exemptions from mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirements. These exemptions include disability-related reasons and sincerely held religious beliefs. If your employer requires the COVID-19 vaccine for employees returning to the office, continue reading to learn about how…

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