Balance of power shifts in New York’s whistleblower protections
For decades, New York’s whistleblower protections have been narrowly defined, but that’s going to change dramatically as the result of a recently enacted law, according to…
OSHA has ‘suspended activities’ related to Biden’s vaccine mandate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration suspended work on President Biden’s vaccine mandate after a federal appeals court hit pause on rules that would force companies…
Pentagon Says It Can Overrule Oklahoma Guard on Vaccinations
The Pentagon weighed in Monday on Oklahoma’s decision to defy a mandate that National Guard troops get COVID-19 vaccinations, saying Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has the…
Court ruling sparks discussion about legality of vaccine mandates
A rule issued Friday by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires large employers to require employees get vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo weekly…
Firefighter explains his religious objection to COVID-19 vaccine; Here’s how the process works
WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans have already rolled up their sleeves to get the life-saving COVID-19 vaccine. And globally, the number of people getting the shot has been…
GovExec Daily: What if Feds Just Refuse to Get Vaccinated?
Starting Nov. 9, agencies can begin to take disciplinary action for employees who refuse to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Feds who have received approved religious or medical…
OSHA vaccine mandate: What employers can expect
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On January 4, companies with over 100 employees will have to be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID testing. President Biden announced the…
Western New York employers reviewing federal rule mandating vaccination policy
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Large employers across Western New York will spend the weekend reading almost 500 pages of a new federal rule requiring them to implement a vaccine policy…
‘Know your rights’: attorneys weigh in on employer vaccine mandates
(WBNG) — After the Biden Administration announced a deadline for a new OSHA vaccine mandate, many people may be wondering what options they have. President Joe Biden…
New vaccination guidance for U.S. Companies
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– Nationwide, businesses are having to make a decision, implement a mandatory vaccine policy or require weekly testing for those who are unvaccinated if…