The Sophisticated Employer Blog

U.S. Supreme Court rules in National Federation of Independent Business v. OSHA and Biden v. Missouri regarding federal employer and Medicare/Medicaid provider employee vaccination requirements.

With appeals to federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates heating up, CMS employers would do well to prepare vaccination policies in anticipation of possible regulatory enforcement actions.

Court challenges could derail federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements for employers.

Biden administration announces new COVID-19 vaccination requirements for large employers, providers of Medicare and Medicaid health care services. 

Michigan issues new COVID-19 rules for health care employers and ends restrictions for all other employers, effective today.

Michigan to allow return to in-person work starting May 24 as state reaches COVID-19 vaccination threshold.

Michigan incentivizes residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine with double-benefit of defeating virus and fully reopening state’s economy sooner.

Michigan extends work from home order for six month amid increases of COVID-19 cases, rise in variants.

Michigan amended its COVID-19 laws to provide retroactive liability protections for business owners and affirmative defenses for employers responding to employee retaliation claims, as well as to address other important changes.

Despite a recent ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court striking down the state’s Emergency Powers of the Governor Act, employers must still follow COVID-19 health and safety requirements.

Employers should proceed with caution when dealing with employee leaves and other issues under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), especially those operating in the health care industry.

A federal court rules U.S. Department of Labor overreached with some aspects of its Final Rule on employee leave laws related to COVID-19.

Employers need to know the legal issues related to COVID-19 testing and mask wearing requirements.

New Michigan executive orders outline return to work rules with enforceable workplace standards during pandemic.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extends Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order but loosens some restrictions.

Amid the confusing tangle of federal and state COVID-19 laws and executive orders, Michigan employers can consult this guide to remain in compliance.

SPECIAL ALERT: Employers must review this additional U.S. Department of Labor guidance regarding implementation of the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

The Department of Labor has issued guidance on the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

This post offers a checklist for first responder planning health emergency situations like the coronavirus pandemic.