After COVID-19 changed the landscape of the American workplace, its step-sister “Long COVID” is now threatening to do the same. As a result of COVID’s long-term after-effects, many workers are finding it difficult to keep up with the demands of their jobs. Some are dropping ...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued new guidance identifying post-COVID conditions as a disability that may qualify for ...
With the tight labor market, workers are in a good position to demand safe working conditions and a workplace free of discrimination. Luckily, workers ...
What If You (Or Your Employee) Cannot Risk Exposure to COVID-19? How to Request (and Grant) a Reasonable Accommodation for COVID-19
Recently, I watched a lecture about reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The lecturer, who proudly proclaimed ...
OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate Struck Down by Supreme Court, Now Withdrawn
On January 13, 2022, The Supreme Court of the United States issued an opinion rejecting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Emergency ...
OSHA’s New Vaccine Rules Hang in the Balance, but Employers Should Still Develop a Plan
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published its expected Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) regarding vaccine mandates ...
What Does the Federal Vaccine Mandate Mean for Your Business?
President Biden recently announced a multi-step plan—dubbed the “Path Out of the Pandemic”—to help curb the resurgence of the coronavirus and increase ...
Can Vaccine-Exempt Employees Be Placed on Unpaid Leave?
A recent announcement from United Airlines stated that employees who have been exempted from its vaccine mandate will be placed on unpaid leave. This ...