On Friday, December 17th, 2021, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Kentucky, lifted the injunction blocking OSHA’s COVID-19 vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in the case of BST Holdings, LLC et al v. OSHA, et al, No. 21-4080 (6th Cir. Dec. 17, 2021). The ETS mandate would require all private businesses with …
Read full articleThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many things run in the workplace. From working at home offices, to how new candidates are recruited and hired, it seems everything has changed. Not only have recruiters changed their habits, but jobseekers seem to be changing the way they search and apply for jobs, as well. Here …
Read full articleOn Nov. 16, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) suspended its implementation and enforcement activities of the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard it published on Nov. 5, 2021. The agency posted a brief statement on its webpage stating: “While OSHA remains confident in its authority to protect workers in emergencies, OSHA has suspended activities …
Read full articleThe 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has issued a stay temporarily blocking President Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccination-or-testing policy for businesses with at least 100 employees companywide. The court issued the ruling after a range of lawsuits were filed in states across the country challenging the policy. The appeals court granted the emergency …
Read full articleThis morning, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to implement President Biden’s vaccine mandate stating that employers with 100 or more workers must require COVID-19 vaccinations or a weekly negative test result before coming to work. The implementation of the vaccine mandate will impact more than …
Read full articleIf you are anywhere on social media these days, you are likely reading about The Great Resignation of 2021. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021. Resignations peaked in April and have remained abnormally high for the last several months, with a record-breaking 10.9 million open jobs …
Read full articleLike remote work, virtual interviews are here to stay. Just as remote work has continued through the pandemic and recovery, remote interviews are likely here to stay as well. Going forward, industry experts expect businesses to adopt a combination of traditional in-person and virtual interview methods. “For senior roles, you may start out virtual, but …
Read full articleThe most common question we get is “Does my company really need HR?” The short answer is “Yes.” The longer, less ambiguous answer is “Yes! And here are some reasons why.” But first, let’s have a look at the state of the American economy today, then we’ll talk about how HR Affiliates can help your …
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Employers are reviewing their employee benefits to ensure they remain competitive in this challenging job market. Many employees indicate that paid leave is a benefit that could sway them to choose one employer over another. If you are an employer with over 50 employees, you should follow the Family Medical Leave Act and have an …
Read full articleNew Mask Recommendations and the Workplace The CDC is now recommending that everyone – including fully vaccinated individuals – wear masks in indoor public settings in all areas with substantial and high transmission of the COVID-19 virus and get tested following exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. New CDC Recommendations For Fully Vaccinated Individuals …
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