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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Key Takeaways for Employers
On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law.
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Resource Center: OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) covering employers with at least 100 employers. Read about the latest developments on our dedicated OSHA ETS service page.
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Sixth Circuit Denies Motions to Transfer Case, Denies OSHA's Motion for Expedited Briefing Schedule
In what is getting to be habit in the OSHA ETS litigation with courts issuing orders late Friday afternoons, the Sixth Circuit on December 3, 2021 tersely denied a petition to transfer the case back to the Fifth Circuit.
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The OSHA ETS Legal Battle Continues
Petitioners Request En Banc Review; Government Files Emergency Motion to Dissolve Stay
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Fate of OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine ETS in the Hands of Sixth Circuit Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has won the much-anticipated Multi-District Litigation lottery and will get to decide the merits of the challenges to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 vaccine Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).
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House Passes Build Back Better Act, Here’s What Employers Need to Know as It Goes to Senate
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) (H.R. 5376) by a vote of 220–213. Supported by the Biden Administration and congressional Democrats, the controversial bill heads to the Senate for a vote. House passage of the BBBA comes on the heels of President Joe Biden signing into law the... More
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Motor Carrier Safety Provisions’ Impact on Employers
The Motor Carrier Safety provisions in the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will impose new obligations on employers and require new studies that, in turn, could lead to additional legislation. President Joe Biden signed the IIJA on November 15, 2021, as the manufacturing industry continues to be severely... More
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Future of Washington’s Long-Term Care Tax, Fund Uncertain
With the start date of the Washington payroll tax to fund long-term care benefits for workers looming, state lawmakers are considering changes to the law even while lawsuits have been filed to modify or undo it. Most companies with Washington workers have been preparing to comply with the 2019 Washington State Long-Term Services and... More
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Seattle Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance
In a growing trend of increasing workplace protections for independent contractors, the Seattle City Council has passed the “Independent Contractor Protections Ordinance,” aimed at increasing pay transparency for the ever-growing gig workforce. The Ordinance goes into effect September 1, 2022. Businesses Covered The... More
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See allJackson Lewis Adds Principals Christina Silva in Berkeley Heights and Jack Schaedel in Los Angeles
NEW YORK, NY (December 7, 2021) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Principals Christina Silva and Jack Schaedel have joined the firm, advancing the depth and breadth of its Litigation and Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations groups. Christina has almost 30... More
Eileen Keefe and Sarah McKinney Author “Philadelphia Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine for All City Workers"
Eileen Keefe and Sarah McKinney author “Philadelphia Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine for All City Workers,” published by SHRM. Subscription may be required to view article. More
Laura Mitchell Comments on Temporary Blocking of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
Laura Mitchell comments on a preliminary injunction blocking a federal vaccine mandate for federal contractors in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee in "What Does the Partial Blocking of the Contractor Vaccine Mandate Mean?" published by Government Executive. A subscription may be required to read the article.... More