COVID-19 Update January 6, 2021

The year is already off to a rocky start as far-right extremists stormed the United States Capitol earlier today in DC, interrupting the count of electoral college votes. The House and Senate chambers are being cleaned so the full Senate and House can resume proceedings as soon as 8pm tonight. Our thoughts and prayers go…

COVID-19 Update December 22, 2020

The country breathed a collective sigh of relief last week when the first doses of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine were shipped out to all 50 states. Following shortly behind, the first doses of the Moderna vaccine were shipped out this week. This article addresses the likely considerations and guidance that will be used in determining…

COVID-19 Update December 16, 2020

Today, the EEOC released new guidelines for all things COVID-19-related, including ADA and the Rehabilitation Act, to help employers understand the mandatory requirements for the vaccine and how businesses should direct their employees. Please feel free to call if you have any questions or need help in introducing a new policy. This afternoon, we had…

COVID-19 Update December 14, 2020

The biggest news is that COVID-19 vaccines will be arriving soon. The CDC has released important information about the newly authorized vaccine, such as certain side effects to expect, and that two doses are required for proper protection from the Coronavirus. Several other vaccines are still currently being developed and tested; however, this FDA-approved one…

COVID-19 Update December 8, 2020

Today was the deadline for states to report the electoral count. Federal law requires that Congress recognize the slates of electors chosen by states that have resolved legal fights, recounts, and other election disputes by this date. On December 14th, the electoral college will meet to formally declare a winner. Then, on January 6th, Congress…