by PC Editorial Staff | Aug 16, 2022 | CDC, Coronavirus (COVID-19), OSHA, Vaccinations, Workplace Hazards
On August 11th, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated COVID-19 guidance for virus mitigation. In brief, the CDC is trimming its overall guidance to match the current state of the pandemic. The CDC’s streamlined, updated COVID-19...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jul 19, 2022 | ADA, Coronavirus (COVID-19), EEOC
On July 12th, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance on how Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws cover COVID-19 in the workplace. The guidance features a series of technical assistance questions and answers that clarify...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jul 19, 2022 | Coronavirus (COVID-19), DHS, I-9, USCIS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently reminded employers that the COVID-19 temporary policy accepting expired List B documents for Form I-9 has ended and gave a deadline to update Forms I-9 with unexpired documents. Previously, the DHS adopted the...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jul 12, 2022 | Biden Administration, CDC, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Executive Orders, OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced an extension of its COVID-19 National Emphasis Program. The program focuses enforcement efforts on employers with the largest number of workers at risk of coronavirus exposure. In addition, it...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 7, 2022 | Coronavirus (COVID-19), NLRA, NLRB
As part of a decision issued on June 2nd, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) altered the timing of its electronic posting requirements in circumstances where an employer is affected by COVID-19. Specifically, the decision affects employers that have...
by PC Editorial Staff | May 10, 2022 | CMS, Coronavirus (COVID-19), DOJ, Employee benefit plans
Previously, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nationwide law enforcement action to combat COVID-19 healthcare fraud. In recent developments, the DOJ brought criminal charges against 21 defendants, across nine federal districts, for alleged participation...
