The New York State Department of Health has issued emergency temporary regulations requiring healthcare workers in various settings to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The healthcare worker vaccination mandate includes most employees of hospitals and nursing homes. Employees and other personnel of some additional healthcare facilities and programs are also subject to the mandate. Covered workers … Read more
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from collecting and discriminating based on employees’ genetic information. Even though most businesses aren’t conducting genetic tests on their workers, GINA has widespread workplace implications related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As companies evaluate how to move forward in an era of renewed health concerns despite … Read more
On July 21, 2021, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “HERO Act Update Part I”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Model Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plans Implementation Future Considerations and More! All private … Read more