On November 18, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law measures that immediately prohibit workplace COVID-19 vaccine mandates for private and public employers and begin the process for Florida establishing a state occupational safety and health plan.
Archives for November 19, 2021
Day 2: Application of Florida’s Vaccine Mandate Law
As we relayed in our prior ASAP, Governor DeSantis signed HB-1B into law on November 18, potentially affecting all Florida employers and certainly causing many to reconsider any policies already adopted relating in any way to COVID-19 vaccinations.
The Florida Law
D.C. Mayor Signs Off on D.C. Employees Getting Paid Leave for COVID-19 Vaccines
On November 18, 2021, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “COVID Vaccination Leave Emergency Amendment Act of 2021” and it has now been enacted. Accordingly, the Emergency Act will remain in effect for not more than 90 days, or until February 16, 2022.
Read our full coverage here.
Biden Shot-or-Test Mandate Collides with Faith-Based Objections
Melissa Peters talks about religious requests being pitted against workplace safety in lawsuits from religious groups seeking to avoid the Biden Administration’s vaccination or testing mandate.
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Beltway Buzz, November 19, 2021
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your business.
OSHA Suspends ETS Mandate
Yesterday, November, 17th, OSHA officially suspended all activities regarding the implementation and enforcement of the recent ETS establishing the COVID-19 vaccination/testing mandate for employers. OSHA did this in response to the current injunction and in recognition of the fact that the viability of the ETS will take some time to
New Florida Law Governs Employer Vaccine Mandates
On November 15, the Florida Legislature convened for a special session to consider four proposed laws reacting to the recent federal vaccine mandates applicable to various employers throughout the country. Governor DeSantis’s announced intent for calling this special session and promoting the bills was to “stop the coercion” of
New Bills Seek to Void Restrictive Covenants for Employers with Vaccine Mandates
Employers in the U.S. are facing regulatory upheaval on multiple fronts. The federal government has taken up a new interest in potentially limiting the applicability of restrictive covenants, such as non-compete agreements. Meanwhile, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) (currently stayed
Ring in the New Year with Minimum Wage, Tipped and Exempt Employee Pay Increases
Minimum wage laws can affect businesses of all sizes, whether operating nationwide, in multiple jurisdictions, or only in one state, county, or city. To help manage this challenge, below we provide a rates-only update that details scheduled state- and local-level wage increases that will occur on January 1, 2022
Florida Legislature Passes New COVID-19 Workplace Laws
During a special session to consider what Governor Ron DeSantis called his “Keep Florida Free” agenda, the Florida Legislature passed several vaccine measures, some of which conflict with recently implemented federal rules, that affect the workplace.
Read our full coverage here.
Understanding the Current Status of Multiple ETSs – Both Federal and California
It has been a difficult couple of months for California employers seeking to navigate planning for possible changes to their workplace safety plans, in view of multiple new sources of potential obligations. While there are many competing considerations that may affect planning, including new federal requirements stemming from President
USCIS Revises Policy Regarding Employment Authorization for H-4, L-2, and E Dependent Spouses
On November 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance addressing the automatic extension of employment authorization for H-4, L-2, and E dependent spouses in response to a class action lawsuit.
The Case Against Loving Your Job
The compulsion to be happy at work “is always a demand for emotional work from the worker,” writes Sarah Jaffe.
It’s Wild Wild West (Hollywood): Minimum Wage (to the Max), Paid (and Unpaid) Leave . . . and Service Charges
On November 15, 2021, West Hollywood, California enacted an ordinance that establishes a local minimum wage, requires employers to provide paid and unpaid leave benefits, and governs how businesses advertise and distribute service charges.
Career Coaching Today: Forget the Corporate Ladder and Find Yourself
The pandemic created a great reckoning among workers. Here to serve them is a raft of newfangled career coaches.
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