COVID-19 Update December 18, 2020

December 19, 2020

Congress averted a government shutdown this evening with a stop-gap bill. The House and the Senate have passed a two-day continuing resolution to keep the government funded as COVID relief negotiations endure. It is now headed to President Donald Trump’s desk and he needs to sign it by midnight tonight. Lawmakers are hoping to buy more time to finalize a $900 billion Coronavirus relief package.

Furthermore, the first round of vaccines is in the process of being distributed with the vast majority of the supplied injections going to front-line healthcare workers. This is only the first vaccine approved under the emergency rule from the FDA, and at least 2 more variations are expected by mid-January, according to various reports.

There is information coming out almost daily on how these vaccines will affect HR. Employers now have clarification that they will be able to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine among their workers in certain circumstances without running afoul of key federal anti-discrimination laws, according to updated guidance issued Wednesday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC also expounded on what to do if an employee refuses to take the vaccination.

The National Restaurant Association has released a guide for operational safety with plenty of useful tips and directions that can apply to any business. It can also help you determine if your favorite local watering hole is staying compliant or if you should skip dining out at that particular spot.

Lastly, with the FFCRA still set to expire at the end of 2020, SHRM published an article on what the expiration of these paid-leave requirements would mean for any worker that may be exposed to COVID-19.

Have a great weekend!

Share This

Related Posts

  • COVID-19 Update November 23, 2020

    Earlier this week, the US Treasury Department and IRS released new guidance to clarify the tax

  • COVID-19 Update August 23, 2021

    While the Delta variant is still affecting many parts of the country, the big news today

  • Following the OSHA Temperature Regulations this Summer

    Here in Louisiana, the summer heat can be unbearable. In order to protect your employees and

  • Legal Alert: Prepare To Provide Paid Sick Leave And FMLA

    There are two provisions providing paid leave to employees forced to miss work because of the

  • Congress passes bill to support businesses affected by COVID-19

    The US Congress has passed and the President has signed new Covid-19 relief legislation. Click here

  • Delta Administrative Services hosts webinar to help businesses navigate COVID-19 disruption

    DAS will be hosting a webinar at 3 PM CDT to update clients and other businesses

  • Q&A for While You’re in Quarantine

    There’s been some discrepancy from health departments across the U.S. over what precautions you need to

  • 20 Tips on Working Remotely

    Here are 20 tips from PCmag.com for leading a better and more productive remote-working life, based

  • Delta Administrative Services webinar on navigating COVID-19 disruption

    DAS hosted an urgent COVID-19 webinar for clients and other businesses reviewing the latest legislation and

  • COVID-19 Webinar 03-20-2020 Replay

    This is a replay of Delta Administrative Services latest COVID-19 webinar. Catch up with the lastest