Melanie Paul authors “OSHA ETS Is on Life Support, But It’s Not the End of the Road,” published by Bloomberg Law.
Archives for January 18, 2022
Melanie Paul Comments on Implications of Supreme Court’s Ruling on Nationwide Vaccine and Testing Mandate for Large Businesses
Melanie Paul comments on a potential path for a more permanent OSHA ETS by creating a narrower rule that targets workplaces where OSHA can show Covid-19 is an occupational hazard in “Supreme Court’s OSHA ruling puts many employers back on the spot,” published by The Business Journals.
Carlos Saavedra-Gutierrez Comments on Puerto Rico’s Mandatory Vaccination Rule
Carlos Saavedra-Gutierrez comments on how Puerto Rico employers still need to follow the governor’s mandatory vaccination rule despite the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on OSHA’s ETS in “Despite the federal ruling, mandatory vaccination in companies is still in force in Puerto Rico,” published by Microjuris.
Laura Mitchell Comments on Supreme Court OSHA ETS Ruling
Laura Mitchell comments on the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling granting a temporary stay of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Emergency Temporary Standard in “Supreme Court blocks Biden COVID mandate requiring vaccine, testing at work. Here’s what we know,” published by USA Today.
Laura Mitchell Comments on “Ban-the-Box” Law Taking Effect for Federal Contractors
Laura Mitchell comments on the Fair Chance Act now prohibiting federal contractors from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal history before extending a conditional job offer to work on a government contract in “’Ban-the-Box’ Law Now Covers Federal Contractors,” published by SHRM.
Jackson Lewis Launches New Office in Nashville
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce the firm opened its 63rd office in Nashville, Tenn., and added four new principals. Stephen Price will lead the Nashville team, along with Jennifer S. Rusie, Leslie Sanders and Daniel Crowell.
New York City Employers Will Soon Be Required to Include Salary Ranges on Job Advertisements
As New York City Mayor Eric Adams did not take action within 30 days of receipt from the New York City Council, the Council’s legislation requiring most New York City employers to include salary ranges on job advertisements has become law.
Minneapolis and St. Paul to Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test for Certain Businesses
Beginning January 19, 2022, both the City of Minneapolis and City of St Paul, Minnesota, will require businesses where food or drink is sold for indoor onsite consumption to require patrons show proof of a completed vaccination series or a negative COVID-19 test obtained within three days (72 hours) prior to entry.
$7.5 Million Jury Verdict for Employer in Unfair Competition and Restrictive Covenant Case
At the end of a complicated case, an employer obtained a nearly $7.5 million jury verdict in enforcement of restrictive covenant agreements and as a result of the unfair competition and breaches of the duty of loyalty of a former partner, sales manager, four former sales employees, and their new competing businesses. Modern Remodeling, Inc. v. Tripod Holdings, LLC, et al., No. CCB-19-1397 (D. Md. Nov. 30, 2021).
U.S. Supreme Court Turns Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services COVID-19 Vaccine Rules Back On
In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the government, allowing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate to continue. Biden, et al. v. Missouri, et al., No. 21A240; and Becerra, et al. v. Louisiana, et al., No. 21A240 (Jan. 13, 2022).
Manufacturing Success During the Great Resignation
With the “Great Resignation” reportedly affecting the manufacturing sector more than other sectors, many manufacturers need to work harder than ever to find and keep qualified workers. This problem is compounded when business is growing, as is the case for some manufacturing companies.
50 Jones Walker Attorneys Included in 2022 Louisiana Super Lawyers List
50 Jones Walker attorneys in the Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Orleans offices were selected for inclusion in the 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers list.
CMS Updates WCMSA Reference Guide, Says No to Non-Submit MSAs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued an update to their WCMSA Reference Guide on January 10, 2022, and it contained some distressing news for the workers’ compensation community.
UPDATE: CMS Delays Enforcement of Its COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in 24 States
On January 14, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance on enforcement of its Interim Final Rule mandating COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare providers certified by Medicare or Medicaid. The guidance follows the Supreme Court’s decision blocking injunctions issued against the Rule (click here for our previous Alert on the Supreme Court’s ruling).
Recent South Carolina Supreme Court Decisions May Increase Legal Risks in Employee Terminations
The South Carolina Supreme Court issued two decisions late in 2021 that may impact employers’ and co-workers’ potential liability in litigation arising from an employee’s discharge.
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