Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi has issued an Executive Order (EO-2021-058) making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all public employees in the Executive Branch. EO-2021-058, which goes into effect August 16, 2021, also recommends that all commercial establishments and private entities that are open to the public implement similar requirements.
Archives for August 9, 2021
New Jersey: Vaccines Or Testing for Workers in Healthcare and High-Risk Congregate Settings
New Jersey is requiring employers in covered healthcare and high-risk congregate settings (“covered settings”) to establish a policy that: (1) mandates vaccinations or weekly testing for workers; (2) creates a system to track the results of the applicable testing requirements; and (3) creates a system to communicate the results of such testing to local public health departments.
Andrew Maunz Comments on Religious Exemptions for Vaccine Requirements
Andrew Maunz comments on the implications of requests for religious accommodations exempting employees from COVID-19 vaccine requirements in “4 Tips For Handling Religious Objections To Vaccine Mandates,” published by Law360.
Matthew Camardella Discusses DEI Issues in Hiring Practices
Matthew Camardella discusses key legal and hiring considerations for management looking to diversify their workforces in “Using Data to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” published by the ACC.
The Epic Week of July 26, 2021: a COVID-19 Vaccination Consensus, the ADA, the CDC, and a Mandate
The week of July 26, 2021 heralded multiple developments relating to COVID-19 that would be significant if measured independently, but escalate to a monumental impact because of their synchronicity.
California DPH Order Mandates Vaccination for Healthcare Workers
On August 5, the California Department of Public Health issued an order requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all healthcare workers, allowing only narrow exemptions for medical reasons and religious beliefs. The order requires that covered workers be fully vaccinated (one dose of a one-dose vaccine or two doses of a two-dose vaccine) by September 30, 2021.
A New Mother’s Guide to Pumping at Work
Know what you’re entitled to — and what to plan for.
How to Quit Your Job: An HBR Guide
What reason should you give? How much notice? Do you need another gig lined up? We’ve got you covered.
Why Aren’t People Going Back to Their Jobs?
And why we might need to look abroad to reimagine the future of work.
After Trumka’s Death, A.F.L.-C.I.O. Faces a Crossroads
For years, influencing political outcomes has been the priority. Some are calling for more emphasis on basic organizing.
The EEOC Backs U.S. Women’s Soccer Team In Pay Discrimination Case
Players for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) have filed an appeal in their pay discrimination suit against the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).
Labor Is Emerging as a Competitive Advantage
News of labor shortages is seemingly everywhere.
Delaying Reopening Offices By Only One Month, It Looks Like Companies Aren’t Overly Concerned About The Delta Variant
A good work and life hack is to pay close attention to what people actually do and not just what they say.
Fact check: Workers fired for refusing a vaccine are unlikely to qualify for unemployment
The claim: Employees who are fired for refusing a vaccine are eligible for unemployment benefits
Here’s how much workers say they will need to feel financially secure in retirement
When it comes to retirement, how much would it take in order to feel financially secure?
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