ACCD, Vermont Department of Labor, and other agencies have provided the following events and resources addressing key workplace issues. Employers are encouraged to review the following and if possible participate in the webinar set for this Thursday, January 6. Vermont Employer Webinar January 6: COVID Vaccine Mandates and UI The Vermont Department of Labor […]
OSHA ETS Requiring Employee Vaccination or Testing Released; VOSHA Requirements for Vermont Employers Pending
As you might know, OSHA today released its long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard addressing mandatory employee vaccination or testing for companies with 100 or more employees company wide. It will be officially published tomorrow. As a state with delegated OSHA authority, specifically through VOSHA, Vermont will have 30 days to adopt rules determined to be at […]
Federal Vaccine and Testing Requirements Announced; Survey for Covered and Other Employers in Vermont
Yesterday’s announcement that the federal government will be implementing vaccination and testing requirements for companies with 100 or more employees, among other measures, not only poses imminent compliance and related issues for covered employers but also highlights issues and questions for all employers regarding vaccination, masking, and other COVID policies. We are currently awaiting next […]
OSHA releases updated COVID Guidance and Narrowly Focused Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)
OSHA today released both long awaited updated COVID guidance for employers based on the recently updated CDC recommendations, as well as the longer-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The ETS (click here) was significantly trimmed down to focus on healthcare settings. The updated guidance, “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in […]
ACCD/VOSHA Briefing on Changing Workplace Guidance for Vermont Employers
On June 8 ACCD and VOSHA provided an online briefing requested by AIV for Vermont employers on changing state and federal COVID guidance and requirements. See related post here on recent state and federal changes. The one hour briefing included informational slides and prepared Q&A. It was also recorded and additional Q&A took place during […]
State and Federal COVID Guidance for Workplaces Continues to Evolve | Opportunities for Employer Input and Further Guidance, Including Upcoming Online Meeting with Agencies
The following provides a brief overview of changing COVID guidance and requirements at the federal and state levels, as well as information about opportunities to learn more about compliance and implementation issues and guidance from the state, including an online town hall meeting with state agencies scheduled for June 8. Federal and State Changes So […]
New COVID-19 Workplace Guidance from OSHA
Responding to the recent executive order on worker health and safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued stronger guidance on identifying coronavirus exposure risks and implementing a COVID-19 Prevention Program at work. Click here.
Overview of New Presidential Executive Orders Impacting Employers
The new Administration has issued numerous executive orders addressing COVID-19, racial and gender equality, climate issues, the economy, immigration, and other issues. The following are a few key orders of particular interest to manufacturers and other employers: Protecting Worker Health and Safety (click here). This order instructs OSHA to update employer guidance on how to […]
Updated Resources from the CDC
Questions and Answers about COVID-19 Vaccines Updated information addressing questions about vaccines is available. Click here for more. Click here for more on what to expect after getting a vaccine. Overview and Background on New COVID-19 Variants Information about the characteristics of these variants is rapidly emerging. Scientists are working to learn more about how […]
Updated Resources and Guidance from USDOL and OSHA
Prevailing Wages for Foreign Worker Programs A final rule addresses the minimum prevailing wages for permanent employment certification, H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa foreign worker programs. Click here. New Unemployment Benefits This blog addresses common questions about the extension of unemployment insurance benefits. Click here. Farmworker Rule A final rule addresses the H-2A temporary agriculture […]