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09.27.2021
President Biden Clarifies Federal Contractor Deadline for Vaccine Mandate
On September 9, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14042, which essentially required federal contractors to implement a “hard” vaccine mandate for their employees against COVID-19 (“hard” means no option for weekly testing in lieu of the vaccine). This is accomplished by requiring federal executive agencies and contractors of every level to include clauses requiring […]
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09.16.2021
Ask Archer: An “Emergency” Fireside Chat on the Biden Administration Vaccine Mandate
When: Thursday, September 23, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT Where: This is an Online Event (Zoom Link Will be Provided Upon Registration) What: Biden Administration Vaccine Mandate Speakers: Archer Partner Peter Frattarelli & Associate Ashley LeBrun Overview: On September 8, 2021, the Biden Administration announced sweeping new rules, imposing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, or weekly COVID testing, for many mid-size […]
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09.14.2021
Peter L. Frattarelli to Speak at General Counsel Conference East
When: September 22-23, 2021 Where: New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 Overview: General Counsel Conference East is the premier forum for General Counsel to learn, network, and evolve in their roles. With a focus on the in-house counsel’s perspective, sessions will tackle topics covering Strategic Leadership, Operational Efficiency, Emerging Regulatory Issues, […]
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09.10.2021
President Biden Requires Private Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine or Weekly Testing
(Click here for printable PDF) On Thursday, September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that he is instructing the United States Department of Labor (“USDOL”), specifically OSHA, to issue emergency rules requiring all employers with more than 100 employees to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or require weekly testing. OSHA has publicly stated that this requirement will […]
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