U.S. Supreme Court Splits the Baby as It Stays the Private Employer Vaccine or Test Mandate but Keeps the Healthcare Vaccine Mandate in Place

On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court (“Court”) issued two critical decisions: one staying the OSHA ETS vaccine or test mandate, the second allowing the OSHA CMS vaccine mandate for healthcare facilities to move forward. THE OSHA ETS IS STAYED By way of background, the OSHA ETS requires all employers with more than …

Minimum Wage Set to Rise in 25 States and D.C. in 2020

As the New Year approaches, employers throughout the United States must prepare for new legislation taking effect that may impact their operations.  One critical change that commonly occurs around the New Year is an increase to the minimum wage.  On January 1, 2020 (or December 31, 2019), the minimum wage will rise in 21 states.  …