Category: Covid 19
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Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace
Most employers have been encouraging vaccinations for some time now, and the list of employers requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 is growing.
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CDC Mask Guidance Update
On July 27, 2021, the CDC issued new public health recommendations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. A summary of recent changes are as follows.
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CDC-Issued Updated Employer Guidance
The CDC has issued new and revised guidance regarding its mask wearing recommendations.
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On Thursday, March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into effect. This bill provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
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Texas Lifts Mask Mandate. Now What?
On March 2, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34, which lifts Texas’ mask mandate and COVID-19 operating limits for certain businesses, effective Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was signed into law. This new legislation includes the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (Act), which provides a breadth of benefits to businesses designed to address the economic fallout from the pandemic.
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Reporting Fraudulent/Imposter Unemployment Claims
Imposter unemployment insurance (UI) claims continue to be a national problem. While some states may experience higher concentrations than others, it is not a new issue, but continues to plague both innocent victims and state UI agencies.
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COVID-Related Updates
On December 11, 2020, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OSHA”) announced that it has now issued citations resulting in over $3.4 million in penalties to employers for COVID-19 related violations.
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New IRS Restrictions on PPP Loans
Businesses who received PPP loans may receive forgiveness of the full principal amount of the loan up to an amount equal to eligible expenses paid or incurred during the covered period.
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OSHA Issues Guidance on COVID-19 // Part Two – For Higher Risk Industries
As noted in part one of this Encompass update series, OHSA’s recent guidance also included recommendations for employers whose workers are at increased risk of occupational exposure to COVID-19.