As much of the country is emerging out from under COVID precautions, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finally issued its emergency rule for health care employers. The rule is mandatory for employers in the healthcare sector and…

On May 17th, Governor Ivey signed Alabama’s Medical Marijuana law, joining more than 30 other states which permit physician prescribed use of marijuana for certain medical conditions. Although the new act decriminalizes prescribed use under state law, it remains illegal…

Deadline for 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data is July 19, 2021The EEOC delayed the collecting of 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 data due to COVID-19. The Agency recently announced that it will collect both 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component…

DOL Issues Model Notices for COBRA Subsidies The American Rescue Plan Act included a provision for temporary premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage for Assistance Eligible Individuals (AEIs). An AEI is a COBRA-qualified beneficiary who is eligible for COBRA coverage…

Voluntary or Mandatory Vaccination? Mandatory Employers may want to implement a mandatory vaccination program to reduce the risk of absenteeism and exposure to third parties, such as customers and patients. Employers generally have that right. Two legal exceptions are under…

OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance Prompted by an Executive Order from President Biden on his second day in office, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance to employers on protecting employees from the risk of COVID-19 infection in…