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48% of employers won’t track vaccination status

04/06/2021
Nearly half of HR leaders surveyed in March by Gartner Research say they don’t plan to track the vaccination status of their employees.

Employers facilitating vaccines for employees

04/06/2021
Six in 10 employers have communicated to employees the value of vaccines, researchers found. Another 35% plan to do so.

States weigh laws banning vaccine mandates

04/06/2021
As covid-19 vaccines become commonly available nationwide, many employers are either requiring or strongly encouraging their employees to get the shots. But what if workers balk at receiving vaccines? Can employers fire them or prevent them from coming to work because of their vaccination status?

Shootings shine spotlight on anti-AAPI bias

04/01/2021
Mass murders last month at Atlanta-area massage parlors highlighted the growing threat of violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The EEOC quickly issued a statement condemning the violence—and foreshadowing greater enforcement against those who harass members of the AAPI community.

Walsh to lead Biden pro-worker agenda

04/01/2021
For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Department of Labor is now headed by a union leader. Marty Walsh will take the lead on advocating for workers on an array of issues.

Step right up and get your shot

03/25/2021
The Centers for Disease Control, while not directly encouraging employers to set up vaccination clinics, has some advice for those wanting to. With the increased availability of vaccines in the coming weeks, this may be an attractive option for your company.

Should you offer COVID shots at work?

03/18/2021
In new guidelines issued on March 16, the CDC said employers should consider setting up an on-site vaccination program if they have a large number of workers with predictable schedules and enough space for a pop-up clinic (while still allowing for social distancing).

OSHA plans targeted covid-19 inspections

03/18/2021
Anew OSHA national emphasis program seeks to reduce the threat of coronavirus exposure at work by targeting enforcement inspections at employers that put the largest number of workers at serious risk of becoming infected.

OSHA announces national program to combat coronavirus at work

03/16/2021
OSHA says the national emphasis program will target enforcement efforts on employers that put the largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting the coronavirus. The program also prioritizes employers that retaliate against workers for complaining about unsafe or unhealthy conditions.

States shift mask enforcement to employers

03/16/2021
Employers are free to enforce their own mask rules. However, without government backing, conflicts are sure to emerge. Public-facing employees have expressed fears they must now enforce masking rules alone.