The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC), on May 15, 2023, updated its COVID-19 guidance, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” The EEOC called the update “the capstone to our comprehensive resource of questions and answers on COVID-19 and the anti-discrimination laws enforced
Latest from Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for Businesses
COVID-19 Restrictions Are Ending! What California Employers Need To Know
COVID-19 States of Emergency Ending
The federal government and the State of California announced they are ending their states of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. California has announced it is lifting its state of emergency on February 28, 2023. In January, the White House announced that the national and public health emergencies related to
California OSHSB Votes in Favor of Adopting Nonemergency COVID-19 Regulation
On December 15, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) voted to adopt the COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Regulations (the Non-Emergency Regulation). Once the Non-Emergency Regulation takes effect, the regulations will remain in effect for two years, except for the recordkeeping subsections, which will apply for three years. As the California Division of Occupational
CDPH Updates Definitions of Close Contact
In June 2022, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its definition of “close contact” to refer to individuals who share the same indoor airspace, replacing the previous “six-foot rule.” This revised definition leaves employers with large facilities with more questions than answers.
On October 14, 2022, CDPH further updated the definition of “close
Cal/OSHA Approves Third Readoption of Emergency Temporary Standards
On April 21, 2022, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved the third readoption of the Emergency Temporary Standards (the Standard). The current Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), which took effect January 14, 2022, is set to expire May 6, 2022. The newly approved Standard will likely take effect May 6 and will
New FAQs Require Group Health Plans and Issuers to Cover OTC COVID-19 Tests
This week, the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury issued a new set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) confirming that group health plans and issuers must provide 100% coverage of over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests beginning January 15, 2022.
The FAQs are further interpretation of the coverage mandate required by the
City of New York Announces Plan to Require Mandatory Vaccination for Participation in Indoor Activities Effective September 13, 2021
On August 3, 2021, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his plan to require both workers and customers to have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to participate in indoor dining, indoor fitness, and indoor entertainment. Individuals will be able to provide proof of vaccination status using a “Key to
Healthcare Industry Implications of the House of Representatives’ Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 14, 2020, by a vote of 363-40 the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The bill now proceeds to the Senate, and the White House has voiced its support for the legislation. The attached update summarizes provisions of the bill of particular interest to the healthcare
Interest Rate Swaps in “Zero” and Negative Interest Rate Environments
Authored by Andrew Cross
This post will address a question that we have been receiving from many contacts, clients and colleagues in recent days (particularly in light of the rate cut announced yesterday afternoon by the Federal Reserve Board).
- What will happen to an interest rate swap in a zero or negative interest rate
Webinar Recording: Insurance Coverage for Retailers and Hospitality Companies Affected by Coronavirus
What you need to know now about your current coverage and how to protect your company at renewal.
A presentation on the complicated issues of insurance coverage for the coronavirus. Coronavirus loss estimates are already in the billions of dollars for retailers and hospitality companies as more retail chains and hotels are forced to shutter