
People across the country understand just how important mass COVID-19 vaccinations efforts are to getting life and the economy back to normal. Many employers, in particular, are now seeking to do what they can to encourage their employees and their families to get
While OSHA published COVID-19 guidance for employers last year, the revised guidance reflects an increased understanding of how the virus is contracted.

The Notification of Enforcement Discretion comes in recognition of providers’ need to quickly schedule large numbers of individuals for COVID-19 vaccination appointments.
OCR Director Roger Severino said that the Guidance “highlight how HIPAA supports the use of health information exchanges in sharing health data to improve the public’s health” during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
As a result, starting January 1, 2021, companies will have no obligation under federal law to provide their employees with paid time off from work for reasons relating to COVID-19.
We are waiting to receive further details on the actual provisions of the law when it is actually printed and passed and will provide more information as it becomes available.
The Order sets forth health and safety standards for all businesses, non-profits and governmental or education entities.
The shutdowns are part of a series of limited-time mitigation efforts beginning at 12:01 a.m. on December 12, 2020 and ending at 8 a.m. on January 4, 2021.
In addition to encouraging Pennsylvanians to limit unnecessary travel, the new measures ensure that schools and businesses are safe and in compliance with COVID safety plans.
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