by PC Editorial Staff | Dec 14, 2021 | CDC, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Vaccinations
Both California and New York State (NYS) have issued indoor mask protocols in response to increases in coronavirus cases since Thanksgiving. The mandate NYS Governor Kathy Hochul announced on December 10th, 2021, is now in effect as of December 13. The NYS...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 7, 2021 | CDC, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Vaccinations
On September 1st, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated previously released mask and vaccination guidance. Chiefly, the guidance addresses both fully vaccinated and nonvaccinated individuals and measures to keep everyone safe from illness....
by Editorial Staff | Aug 31, 2021 | CDC, Coronavirus (COVID-19), immigration
On August 24th, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new rules affecting new green card applicants. Markedly, effective October 1, the CDC will require the COVID-19 vaccine for applicants to obtain permanent residence and refugee...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 24, 2021 | CDC, Coronavirus (COVID-19), DOJ, EEOC
The recent announcement of the FDA fully approving Pfizer vaccines may have implications involving workplace vaccine mandates. For example, according to a Fisher Phillips survey, 10% of employers said they were hesitant to impose vaccine mandates. However, this...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 17, 2021 | CDC, Coronavirus (COVID-19), OSHA
On August 13th, 2021, the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released updated COVID-19 safety guidance. Issued earlier in January, the safety guidance helped employers implement a coronavirus prevention program and...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 3, 2021 | CDC, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Executive Orders
Recent COVID-19 Delta variant outbreaks caused the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to update vaccination and mask guidance. Chiefly, the July 27 guidance addresses both fully vaccinated and nonvaccinated individuals and measures to keep everyone safe...