COVID-19/Coronavirus

EEOC Updates Guidance on Religious Accommodations for COVID-19 Vaccines

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] On 3/1/22, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) answered more questions from employers on how to handle religious objections to COVID-19 vaccinations and requests for accommodation. New Questions Answered The updated guidance answers the following questions …

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URGENT CA: California COVID-19 Sick Leave is Back!

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] California Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (CA SPSL) is back. On February 9, 2022, Governor Newsom signed the bill (SB 144) into law. It will be effective on February 19, but the leave time is …

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OSHA Withdraws Temporary COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS Directive

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URGENT: CDC Updates Timeline for COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated guidance for how long employees should be quarantined at home after testing positive for COVID-19, reducing the time from 10 days to 5 days in …

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Presidential Executive Order to Require Vaccine Mandate or Frequent Testing

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] On September 9, 2021, an Executive Order from President Joe Biden was issued, requiring all US employers with 100 or more employees to require COVID-19 vaccinations or a weekly negative test result before coming to work. This is …

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BREAKING: Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Receives Full FDA Approval

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fully approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.   Pfizer’s is the first COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to receive full licensure from the FDA, which experts said might make it easier for employers …

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FREE WEBINAR! Guardian HR Presents: Vaccines: can employers mandate them?

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CDC Recommending a Return to Masks for All People, Regardless of Vaccination Status

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Cal/OSHA Board Votes to End Face Mask Requirements for Vaccinated Employees

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On June 17, Cal/OSHA has voted on the proposed changes to the Emergency Temporary Standards which have been in effect since late 2020. Governor Newsom has made an executive order to bypass the usual 10-day legal review of the Cal/OSHA vote, and permit the new regulations to take effect when they are filed with the …

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Cal/OSHA Passes Amended COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Dear Client, Please disregard the previous LAWlert, which was drafted and set to send before yesterday’s late-night OSHA vote. The California Department of Industrial Relations released the following statement earlier today: https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2021/2021-60.html The Board could consider new revisions at …

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