On November 12, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals solidified its emergency stay of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), ordering that OSHA "take no steps to implement or enforce" the ETS "until further court order." read more

There is a lack of guidance regarding how nondiscretionary bonuses can impact California's meal and rest period premium payment requirements. We are here to help, and we have some suggestions designed to help you foreclose possible claims before they arise. read more

The Federal Trade Commission is putting industry on notice that if they use endorsements, including through social media influencers, to deceive consumers, the FTC "will be ready to hold them responsible with every tool at its disposal." read more

Senate Bill 606, which was signed into law on September 27th, and will become effective on January 1, 2022, significantly expands the Cal/OSHA enforcement authority, and creates two new categories of violations. read more

On September 9, 2021, President Joseph Biden announced an expansive six-pronged national strategy for combating the COVID-19 pandemic in an action plan entitled, Path Out of the Pandemic. read more