COVID-19 | Employment / Benefits Insights

EEOC Potentially Limits Employer’s Right to Mandate COVID-19 Testing

07/21/2022

California Extends, Intends to Update COVID-19 Cal/OSHA ETS

04/15/2022

OSHA Reaffirms Arrival of Permanent Healthcare Industry COVID-19 Standard

3/23/2022

New York State Ends COVID-19 HERO Act Designation

3/23/2022

OSHA Announces Plan to ‘Expand Its Presence’ in Certain Healthcare Facilities Treating COVID-19 Patients

03/10/2022

New for 2022: More COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for California Employees

02/14/2022

VIDEO: Employer Vaccine Mandates and Exemptions

02/09/2022

California to Renew COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for 2022

01/26/2022

OSHA Hints at Permanent COVID-19 Standard, Withdraws Vax-or-Test ETS

01/25/2022

Supreme Court OKs CMS Vaccine Mandate but Blocks OSHA Rule

01/14/2022

Are Out-of-Pocket Costs on Their Way Out? At-Home COVID-19 Testing and Expanded Preventative Healthcare for Women and Children

01/14/2022

Cal/OSHA Issues New ETS of Its Own: Here Are the Details for California Employers
12/23/2021

Federal Vaccine Mandates Are Back in Play—For Now
12/20/2021

New York City COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Here Are the Details
12/16/2021

NYC Announces Vaccine Mandate for All Employers Effective December 27, 2021
12/07/2021

OSHA and CMS Vaccination Rules Released: Here Are the Details
11/04/2021

Agencies Clarify How Employers Can Charge COVID-19 Vaccine Premium Incentives
11/01/2021

First Details Leaked Regarding OSHA’s Vax-or-Test Rule
10/29/2021

IRS Provides Further Guidance on COBRA Election and Payment Deadlines
10/26/2021

Federal Contractor COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Clock Is Ticking
09/27/2021

President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan: Will Your Company Be Required to Mandate Vaccination?
09/24/2021

New York Employers Must Activate HERO Act Workplace Safety Plans
09/10/2021

COVID-Update: New COVID-19 Occupational Health and Safety Ordinance
09/2/2021

Mask Up, Vax Up: Illinois Governor Issues Immediate Face Covering Mandate for All, COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare, School and State Workers and Students
08/30/2021

OSHA Updates Covid-19 Safety Guidance for All Industries
08/18/2021

California Requires Vaccines for Most Healthcare Workers in Healthcare Facilities
08/06/2021

California Requires Vaccines or Regular Covid-19 Testing for Certain Healthcare Workers and State Employees
07/29/2021

Vaccinated and Masked: CDC Changes Course, Recommends Vaccinated Individuals Mask Indoors Where Covid-19 Transmission is “Substantial or High”
07/27/2021

Can Employers Offer Covid-19 Vaccine Incentives for Employees?
07/27/2021

Updated Workplace Covid-19 Guidance Gives Employers More Flexibility and Responsibility
07/22/2021

OSHA Maintains Covid-19 Safety Pressure on Healthcare Employers Despite Challenges From All Sides
07/14/2021

New York State Department of Labor Publishes Standard for Prevention of Airborne Infectious Diseases
07/13/2021

OSHA’S Covid-19 Requirements for Healthcare Employers Take Effect
06/22/2021

CAL/OSHA Approves New Covid-19 Workplace Standards
06/18/2021

EEOC Issues New Guidance for Mandatory and Voluntary Covid-19 Vaccine Programs
06/07/2021

How to Apply the IRS’s Cobra Premium Subsidy Guidance
06/6/2021

CAL/OSHA Makes First Revision to the Temporary Covid-19 Prevention Requirements
06/04/2021

CDC Says Fully Vaccinated Individuals Don’t Need Masks; but Should Employers Change Their Face Covering Requirements?
05/17/2021

OSHA Releases Guidance for Employers Considering Vaccine Requirements
04/21/2021

Cares Act Social Security Tax Deferral and Employee Retention Credits 04/07/2020

California Expands Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
03/24/2021

Covid-19 Vaccine: New Paid Leave Laws for Public and Private New York State Employees
03/22/2021

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Employment Law Update
03/18/2021

CDC Releases Initial Guidance: Fully Vaccinated People Can Visit Others, May Not Have to Quarantine After Covid-19 Exposure
03/9/2021

Rapid Antigen Tests – Compulsory Testing at the Workplace?
3/03/2021

Key Takeaways and Q&A | Return to Work Virtual Toolkit for Employers | the Covid-19 Vaccine: What Can Employers Require?
02/25/2021

IRS Reasserts That Forgivable PPP Expenses Are Not Deductible, but Is Legislative Relief on the Way?
12/17/2020

The EEOC Releases First Guidance on Covid-19 Vaccination for Employers
12/17/2020

CAL/OSHA Adopts Emergency Covid-19 Workplace Standards
11/24/2020

Paycheck Protection Program Update: New Loan Necessity Questionnaires
11/02/20

New Criminal Obligations on UK Employers and Employees
10/16/20

New California Law SB 1159 Creates Workers’ Compensation Presumption for Certain Eligible Employees
09/29/20

California AB 685 Requires Employers to Provide Notice of Covid-19 Exposure in the Workplace
09/22/20

Healthcare Employers: What You Need to Know About the New FFCRA “Health Care Provider” Exclusion and California Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
09/17/20

California Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Act (AB 1867): Paid Leave, Notice and Posting Requirements Effective Immediately
09/16/20

The Toughest Problem Set: Navigating Regulatory and Operational Challenges on University Campuses
08/26/20

Coronavirus FAQSs for US Employers
08/12/2021

SDNY Vacates Portion of DOL Final Rule on FFCRA
08/12/20

More Caring: New Cares Act Guidance for Retirement and Nonqualified Plans
07/07/20

Agencies Issue Helpful FAQs on Covid Testing Coverage
06/26/2020

UK Self-employment Income Support Scheme Extended
06/19/20

Key Takeaways | Preparing for Battle: How to Build Your Litigation Defenses Now
06/17/20

Deja Vu With Retirement Plan Extension 2
06/15/20

Returning to the Workplace in the UK: Key Issues for Employers
06/15/20

Key Takeaways | Preparing for the Unknown: How to Anticipate and Address Future Workplace Problems
05/28/2020

DOL Issues Final Electronic Disclosure Rule for Retirement Plans
05/27/20

Key Takeaways | Preparing Your Responses: How to Tackle Opening Day Obstacles
05/26/20

Key Takeaways | Preparing Your Workforce: How to Avoid Legal Landmines When Bringing Employees Back
05/21/20

Key Takeaways | Preparing Your Workplace: How to Navigate Safety Mandates and Recommendations
05/19/20

IRS Issues Relaxed Cafeteria Plan Rules
05/15/20

Key Takeaways | Preparing to Reopen: How to Smoothly Transition Back to Work
05/14/20

Covid-19 Ate My Homework – Recent Extensions and Relief for Retirement Plans
05/14/20

The IRS Cares: FAQs on Retirement Plan Distributions, Loans Under the Cares Act
05/12/20

Proposed Jobs Credit Act Would Significantly Expand Cares Act Employee Retention Tax Credits
05/12/20

DOL Relaxes Deadlines for ERISA-Governed Group Health Plans
05/06/2020

Tri-Agency FAQs Clarify Group Health Plan Obligations under FFCRA and CARES Act
04/23/2020

Cares Act Social Security Tax Deferral and Employee Retention Credits
04/07/2020

Covid-19 Preparedness Checklist for All Employers
04/2/2020

Retirement Plan Relief and Temporary Student Loan Benefits in the Cares Act
03/30/2020

Impact of the Cares Act on Executive Compensation
03/30/2020

Covid-19: Health and Welfare Benefits and Relief Included in the Cares Act
03/30/2020

Congress Passes the Cares Act
03/27/2020

Employment-specific Provisions of the Cares Act
03/27/2020

Employers Can Immediately Recover the Cost of Mandatory Covid-19-related Leave Through Reducing Payroll Taxes
03/23/2020

H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
03/18/2020

HSA Eligibility Not Disrupted by Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Testing and Treatment
03/11/2020