Don’t Forget About Tax Credits for Voluntarily Providing FFCRA Leave in 2021
In April of 2020, we published this blog post regarding the newly enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and what it meant for contractors.
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates – Where Are They Now?
In 2021, President Biden announced three vaccine mandates for private-sector workers: (1) OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard relating to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing, 86 Fed. Reg.
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA COVID-19 ETS Enforcement
The Supreme Court today ruled 6-3 to block the Biden Administration from enforcing OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19. The ETS would require all
OSHA Begins Enforcement of COVID-19 ETS
UPDATE- On 1/13, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to temporarily block enforcement of OSHA's COVID-19 emergency temporary standard. Click here for more on the ruling.
COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Updates
Last September, President Biden announced three COVID-19 vaccine mandates that could apply to private-sector workers: An OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (or “ETS”) requiring employers with
OSHA Restarting COVID ETS Compliance
UPDATE- On 1/13, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to temporarily block enforcement of OSHA’s COVID-19 emergency temporary standard. Click here for more on the ruling. Late in
Controlling Costs Under Existing Construction Contracts
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for construction contractors. Contractors who bid for work in 2019 and 2020 may still be performing work under
Federal Vaccine Mandate Updates
Two of the federal vaccine mandates (CMS and Federal Contractors) have been enjoined throughout the U.S. (pending appeal). OSHA announced Jan. 10 as the compliance
Fifth Circuit Court Extends Stay of Enforcement for OSHA ETS
On Saturday morning (11/13), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order extending the stay of enforcement of OSHA's ETS
Template COVID-19 Vaccination Policy – Canada
Canadian contractors are increasingly being encouraged to man jobs with only vaccinated workers. For example, general contractors and owners are seeking to limit any disruption