Government Issues New Guidance on Use of Vaccine Incentives Under Wellness Plans
In response to ongoing issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the agencies responsible for implementing and enforcing federal health care laws
FAR Council Releases Federal Contract COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Clause
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council, the entity that administers the government’s procurement requirements, has issued a memorandum to federal
Biden Task Force Calls for Covered Contractor Employees To Be COVID-19 Vaccinated by 12/8/21
As expected, “Guidance” issued late last week by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force to implement President Biden’s Executive Order
President Biden Takes Action To Impose COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate on Private Employers
Late last week, President Biden announced two executive actions that could have a significant impact on CWC members’ COVID-19 policies
New Biden Directive Requires Some Federal Contractor Employees To Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
In an effort to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant and to strengthen the safety of the federal
OSHA Finally Issues COVID-19 Emergency Standard, But Limits Scope to Healthcare Sector
Last week, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its long-awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
Mike Eastman Testifies at EEOC Hearing on Civil Rights Impact of Pandemic
Mike Eastman was one of several invited witnesses who presented testimony last week to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC
Mike Eastman To Testify on Behalf of CWC at Next Week’s EEOC Hearing on COVID-19 Issues
Mike Eastman has been invited to testify on behalf of CWC next week at a virtual public hearing to be
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Your Employees, Mandate or Encourage?
As COVID-19 vaccinations become more available, and the eligible population for receiving vaccinations expands, many employers are wrestling with the
Federal Appeals Court Asked To Decide if WARN Act Exception Applies to COVID-Related Layoffs
A federal trial court in Florida will allow a limited preliminary appeal for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the