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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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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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5th Circuit Orders OSHA to Stand Down
In a 22-page order issued November 12, 2021, the Fifth Circuit reaffirmed its initial stay of OSHA’s vaccine Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).
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OSHA Issues ETS Requiring COVID-19 Tests or Vaccinations for Most Employers
OSHA has issued an Emergency Temporary Standard covering employers with at least 100 employees.
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Top Five Labor Law Developments for October 2021
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), its Regions 2 (New York), 22 (Newark), and 29 (Brooklyn) and the Consulate General of México in New York have signed an agreement formalizing the relationship between the NLRB and the Mexican government. The agreement creates a relationship that will involve outreach and educational events... More
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Federal Service Contractors Should Start Preparing Now for New Biden Executive Order ‘Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts’
Through a new Executive Order, President Joe Biden has revived and revamped the Obama-era requirement that successor contractors with Service Contract Act contracts hire their predecessor’s employees. History In 2009, President Barack Obama issued Executive Order 13495, “Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers... More
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Build Back Better Act Threatens Class and Collective Action Waivers
The U.S. House of Representatives on November 19, 2021, passed the Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376), ambitious climate protection/social spending legislation that now awaits deliberation in the Senate. Tucked inside the massive bill are numerous provisions of interest to employers. For example, there is a provision that effectively may... More
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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. According to the White House, the IIJA will play an important role in rebuilding and improving roads, bridges, rails, ports and airports, expanding access to clean drinking water, ensuring every American has... More
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See allJackson Lewis Expands Miami Team with Addition of Reynaldo Velazquez
MIAMI, FL (November 18, 2021) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Reynaldo Velazquez has joined the firm’s Miami office as a principal. Reynaldo has more than 20 years of experience in all areas of labor and employment litigation. “Reynaldo is a skillful litigator who... More
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Named Among Nation's Most Powerful Employment Attorneys
NEW YORK, NY (November 18, 2021) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. congratulates Chairman Emeritus Vincent A. Cino, along with Principals Neil H. Dishman, Maurice G. Jenkins, Howard Shapiro, René E. Thorne and Richard F. Vitarelli for their inclusion in Lawdragon’s “500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment... More
John Exner Comments on Olympic Favorite's Citizenship Hurdles
John Exner comments on champion bobsledder's citizenship case in "Kaillie Humphries, world's best bobsledder, wants to compete for U.S. at Beijing Olympics. Here's why she may not," published by USA Today. Subscription may be required to view article More