The COVID-19 Vaccine Is Here: What About Religious and Medical Exemptions in the Workplace?
The much-anticipated vaccine for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) was just recently approved by the FDA . The vaccine will now be distributed across the country and provided to individuals based on plans developed by their state governments. With this recent development, many ...
The FFCRA’s Expiration Might Mean Increased ADA Claims
The longest year in history is nearing its end and so too is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or the “Act”). As conditions remain ...
Can Employers Require Employees to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Several pharmaceutical companies have announced promising rates of effectiveness for their COVID-19 vaccines and the world is expecting an approved ...
Unmasking the Law, Part II: Can an Employer Fire You for Refusing to Wear a Mask?
The short answer: yes, but it was harder before April 3 rd . Some employers want all employees to cover their faces as a precaution against spreading ...
Unmasking the Law, Part I: Can an Employer Fire You for Wearing a Mask?
The short answer: not today, but possibly if it was before April 3 rd . Employers risk violating workplace safety laws if they prevent workers from ...