Federal & State Outlooks
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Despite Fifth Circuit Decision, CMS Vaccine Mandate Remains Stayed in 24 States
December 20, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
On December 15, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the Biden Administration a limited reprie...
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Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Nationwide
December 7, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
On December 7, 2021, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a ...
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FMCSA Extends Waiver for CDL and CLP Holders
December 1, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
Effective December 1, 2021, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended a waive...
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Ohio State Employment Relations Board Dismisses Unfair Labor Practice Charge Related to COVID-19 Pol...
November 30, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
Frost Brown Todd attorneys successfully defended the city of Dayton in a charge alleging that the un...
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Must State and Local Governments Follow OSHA’s Vaccine and Testing Mandate?
November 5, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
As most employers are now well-aware, on November 4, the Occupational Safety and Health Administrati...
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Making the Most of the ARPAtunity
October 14, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
State and local governments across the United States have been overcome with analysis paralysis when...
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Texas Governor Bans State Mask and Vaccine Mandates
August 5, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
On July 29, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-38, which prohibits governmen...
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Texas Ends Mask Mandate and Most COVID-Related Restrictions
March 4, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
On March 2, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34, which lifts most of his p...
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Hotels Give the New Paycheck Protection Program 2 ½ Stars
January 22, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
December 27, 2020 saw the passage of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and...
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CDC Issues New Requirement for Air Travelers Arriving to the United States
January 15, 2021 | Coronavirus Response Team
On January 12, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order requi...
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Texas Governor Permits Most Businesses to Operate at 75% Capacity
September 22, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
On September 17, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued two new executive orders modifying the limi...
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EAD Approval Notices Can Be Used to Complete I-9 for Limited Time
September 10, 2020 | Coronavirus Response Team
On August 21, 2020, a settlement was entered that provides temporary relief for individuals who have...