President Biden to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine for Federal Employees and Large Employers
On Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, President Joe Biden signed executive orders requiring federal workers and contractors to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Biden also directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to draft a new...
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New U.S. DOJ and DHHS Legal Guidance for ‘Long Covid’ Condition
DOJ and DHHS Issue Guidance on “Long COVID” and Federal Laws On July 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued joint guidance on a medical...
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Per IRS, FFCRA/ARPA Tax Credits Apply to COVID-19 Immunization Care
IRS: FFCRA Leave Credits Apply for COVID-19 Immunization of Others The IRS has updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on employer tax credits for providing employee leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)...
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U.S. Life Expectancy Decreased at Rate Greater Than Global Average in 2020
Pandemic and Drug Overdoses Drive U.S. Life Expectancy Down 1.5 Years “Despite the pandemic having a global impact, the U.S. life expectancy decrease from 2018 to 2020 was 8.5 times greater than the average decrease...
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