The Supreme Court has blocked the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large employers, but is allowing the separate rule applying only to health care workers employed at facilities receiving federal funding. In November 2021, President Joe Biden released two new rules …
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New Federal Vaccination Rules Blocked by Appeals Court
Last Thursday, the Biden administration released two new rules regarding vaccination mandates for employers. The first rule was issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and covers companies with 100 or more employees. The rule requires employees of those …
Read More »OSHA to Issue Rules for Vaccine Mandates for Large Employers
President Biden has issued a series of proposals to encourage more Americans to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, including some rules that directly affect employers. Under the new proposals, businesses with more than 100 workers must require vaccinations for …
Read More »OHSA Issues New Guidance Against COVID-19
In its report , The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides updated guidance on safety measures and health standards employers should follow during the COVID-19 pandemic, listing the following as necessary steps: Conduct a hazard assessment. Identify control measures …
Read More »U.S. Department of Labor Issues Stronger COVID-19 Workplace Guidance
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued stronger workplace safety guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in workplaces. The guidance seeks to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus protection program …
Read More »Review OSHA Guidance on COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has compiled helpful resources for business owners to review as they continue to safeguard customers and employees from COVID-19. Review OSHA’s COVID-19 guidance now, to get information on a host of topics critical …
Read More »Former Contractor Turned Olympian Shares Importance of Promoting Safety on the Job
When Cliff Meidl entered the workforce as a plumber’s apprentice with a construction company, he was eager to soak up all the knowledge he could. And while he was focused on growing and learning the trade, one mistake changed his …
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