On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled its long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination, vaccination verification, face coverings, and
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Johnine P. Barnes
Johnine P. Barnes has wide-ranging experience in labor and employment law. She is nationally recognized by the Legal 500 U.S. Guide for her counselling and compliance practice regarding employment laws, including but not limited to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other federal and state statutes governing employment issues.
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President Biden Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Certain Workers and Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
Companies with US employees should be aware of new requirements that employees be vaccinated or subject to weekly testing for the Covid-19 virus.
On Sept. 9, 2021, President Biden issued…
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President Biden Issues Executive Orders Impacting Labor & Employment Policies
In his first three days in office, President Biden moved quickly to issue a number of executive orders (EO) impacting labor and employment policies. Read the full GT Alert President …
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