California (CA) Senate Bill 510 Requires Health Plans to Expand Coverage of COVID-19 Testing
This week has certainly been abuzz with news and activity related to COVID-19. In light of all the …
US Supreme Court Blocks OSHA’s ETS, Upholds CMS Vaccine Mandate on Health Care Facilities
On Thursday, January 13, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled on the two cases …
Guidance released for Health Plan Coverage of Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Tests
On January 10, 2022, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Treasury (“The Departments”) …
President Biden Announces COVID-19 Winter Action Plan
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, the White House announced President Biden’s plans to combat COVID-19 this winter. The …
EEOC Adds New Section to FAQ Guidance When COVID-19 May Be a Disability for Employment Purposes
On July 26, 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …
Vaccine Mandate Court Updates as of December 18, 2021
Health Care Sector
We have previously mentioned that the vaccine mandate on workers at most health care facilities …
FDA Authorizes Pfizer Boosters for Teens Ages 16 and 17
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech …
Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) Changes Starting January 14, 2022
This past weekend brought about two important updates for employers in California. First, the Federal OSHA ETS is …
Court Rules OSHA Vaccination Mandate Can Move Forward: New Enforcement Dates Issued
The Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has overturned an earlier court ruling that had blocked OSHA’s vaccine …
New York City (NYC) Mayor Announces First In-Nation Vaccination Mandate for Certain Workers
On December 6, 2021, the NYC mayor announced a private-sector worker vaccine mandate which takes effect on December …
OSHA Publishes Vaccine-or-Testing ETS for Employers 100+
On September 10, 2021, President Biden had issued a 6-step COVID Action Plan. One step ordered the Department …
Presidential Executive Order to Require Vaccine Mandate or Frequent Testing for Certain Employers
On September 9, 2021, an Executive Order from President Joe Biden was issued, requiring all US employers with …
