Although the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has not released the emergency rule for employers with 100 or more employees promised by President Biden about a month ago, we will probably see it soon. But there is a preview of it based on what...
We get a lot of questions on what employers can ask employees when it comes to COVID-19, accommodations, vaccines, and workplace protections. In this video, #MattTheLawyer answers some popular ones. For example: Yes, you can ask your employees if they are vaccinated.Yes, you can ask employees...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against a company for denying an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation request from an immunocompromised employee who wanted to work from home for a couple days a week and wanted frequent breaks while in...
This week we are talking about what vaccine policies businesses are able to take at this time, and of course, all of the exceptions that come along with those policies. Let's dive in. Mandatory Vaccine Policies and Medical Exceptions One of the most common questions I have...
The Great Resignation has become the name for the idea of how millions of workers are deciding whether to return to the office or take a chance to pursue other options. We are seeing many potential employees asking for work and employers asking for employees, but the two...
To be honest, I think OSHA is sending out some mixed messages when it comes to COVID vaccine programs, masking, employee safety, and similar matters. While they endorse the CDC's guidance regarding fully vaccinated individuals, they still have some less than clear guidance. In this...
We are receiving a lot of questions about what an employer can and cannot do when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace: Can I require my employees to get vaccinated?Can I require my employees to show proof of vaccination?What exceptions can be made...
The CDC announced that fully vaccinated individuals can be indoors and outdoors without a mask. Many small biz owners are left confused wondering what it means for their business, employees and customers.In this latest video, #MattTheLawyer dives into the following FAQs we've gotten this week: First, you will...
Employee Benefits Update The Maryland General Assembly has completed its yearly session in Annapolis and like every year, there was a flurry of activity at the end of the session. In this video, #MattTheLawyer talks about one of the most important bills passed by the General...