Federal contractors are being contacted by their contracting agencies about implementing requirements relating to President Joe Biden’s mandate that all federal employees and on-site contractor employees either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face repeated testing, and comply with strict social distancing and masking requirements.
Archives for August 10, 2021
Connecticut Mandates Vaccination for Employees of Broadly Defined ‘Long-Term Care Facilities’
Connecticut is requiring certain healthcare employees be vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
How to Set Boundaries in the Last Days of a Job
Six strategies to help you say no without burning bridges.
D.C. Mayor Directs City Workers to Get Vaccinated or Face Testing
Mayor Muriel E. Bowser of Washington announced that all 37,000 city employees and contractors must be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus or undergo weekly testing by Sept. 19.
When is Labor Day 2021? The history behind a favorite cookout holiday
The labor holiday is more than cookouts and a time to stop wearing white.
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns after sexual harassment allegations, investigation
The three-term governor said he will resign his position, effective in 14 days.
Older Workers Are Being Pushed Out Of Work
Yes, COVID-19 makes the advice to work longer in old age a cruel suggestion since older workers were hardest hit in the 2020 recession.
Employers offer perks, from college tuition to retirement benefits, to attract workers
Business are getting creative in their efforts to attract and retain workers amid a labor shortage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
These are the 8 most common workplace accidents
No matter where you’re employed, workplace accidents can happen.
Remote Work is Now a Status Symbol. Here’s How To Make a Workplace That Works for Everyone.
Remote workers used to be second-class citizens; they were less likely to get raises and promotions, and more likely to face discrimination and stigma due to the circumstances keeping them at home.
Massachusetts medical leaders advise workplace vaccine mandates
usiness and medical leaders from some of Boston’s biggest institutions have instituted vaccine mandates for their workplaces, and think others should do the same.
How Mental Health Awareness Can Help Shape A Better Workplace
Did you know that about one in four Americans have a mental illness? That’s right. And with the Covid-19 pandemic, that statistic has grown.
Another Important Overtime Decision
In Levanoff v. Dragas, the California Court of Appeal surprised many of us and upheld an employer’s calculation of overtime due to non-exempt employees using the “rate in effect” method. Why does that matter?
New COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for California State Employees and Health Care Workers
Effective August 2, 2021, employees of the State of California must either show proof of full vaccination status or be tested for COVID-19 at least once a week and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as face coverings.
“Long-COVID” Covered by the ADA
The federal Departments of Health and Human Services and Justice issued guidance recently regarding “long COVID,” a condition afflicting some COVID-19 victims.