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DOL Announces Joint Employer Rule Postponement
On September 20th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a joint employer rule postponement. In brief, the original Joint Employer Rule went into effect in March 2020 during the Donald J. Trump administration. However, since the original effective date,...
New Guidance Issued on Federal Contractor COVID Protocols
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) has recently issued new federal contractor COVID protocols. In brief, the White House COVID-19 Response Team leads the Task Force. The General Services Administration (GSA) and the Office of Personnel Management...
OSHA to Create Heat-Related Illnesses Prevention Standard
The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced efforts to address heat-related illnesses by combating indoor and outdoor heat exposure hazards. Markedly, the actions are part of the Biden Administration’s commitment to workplace safety, climate resilience, and...
President Biden Announces Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
In the latest attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus, President Joseph Biden recently announced new COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Because of the recent rise in variant cases, the requirements are part of a six-pronged strategy to combat the virus....
SBA Revises Economic Injury Disaster Loan Rules
On September 9th, 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced significant enhancements to its COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Generally, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (EIDL) assists businesses, renters, and homeowners located in...
The Relationship Between Natural Disasters and Employment Law
The recent destruction left by Hurricane Ida over the southern and eastern United States has created an opportunity for affected employers to understand the relationship between natural disasters and employment law. For example, employers can experience damaged or...