Federal Contractor Vaccine Obligation Remains on Pause & DOL Pulls Guidance on Time Spent Testing/Getting Vaccinated

As we reported in our January 14, 2022 Alert, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the enforcement of the OSHA ETS which required employees of companies with at least 100 employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. The Supreme Court allowed the enforcement of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) rule requiring… More

Breaking News: DOL Finally Confirms Rules on When Employers Must Pay For Time Spent Testing/Getting Vaccinated

Finally providing an answer to one of the questions we frequently hear from employers, the DOL issued an FAQ outlining when Employers must pay for the time their non-exempt employees spend getting vaccinated and/or testing for COVID.  The FAQ can be found HERE.  During Normal Working Hours:  If the COVID activity occurs at work, DOL… More