On August 13, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) updated its Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace (the “Guidance”). Among other […]
S&C Blog post – New York Updates Quarantine Guidance For Fully Vaccinated Individuals
On September 22, 2021, New York State updated its quarantine guidance for fully vaccinated individuals to state that, following exposure to COVID-19, “[f]ully vaccinated individuals should be tested […]
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People
Updated October 19, 2021. On October 15, 2021, the CDC updated its guidance for fully vaccinated people to recommend, among other things, that fully vaccinated people get tested […]
CDC Issues COVID-19 Workplace Vaccination Program Guidance
Updated October 20, 2021. On October 15, 2021, the CDC updated its guidance on workplace vaccination programs. The most significant updates are included below. The CDC updated its […]
The EEOC Updates Guidance Clarifying Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations Are Permitted Under Federal Law
Updated December 17, 2021 On December 14, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its guidance on What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, […]
New York City Releases Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
September 20, 2022 Update On September 20, 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that effective November 1, 2022, New York City will rescind its requirement that […]
EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance Following End of the Federal Public Health Emergency
On May 15, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its comprehensive “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other […]
EEOC Releases Guidance Addressing Artificial Intelligence and the Potential for Disparate Impact Discrimination Concerns Under Title VII
On May 18, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released new “Questions and Answers” guidance on “Assessing Adverse Impact in Software, Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence Used […]
USPTO Guidance Expands Design Patent Protection for Computer‑Generated Interfaces and Icons | Harris Beach Murtha
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued new supplemental examination guidance significantly affecting design patent applications directed to computer generated icons, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and […]
EEOC Hits “Rewind”: What the Rescission of Harassment Guidance Means for Employers | FordHarrison
The EEOC recently rescinded its 2024 workplace harassment guidance, removing a key resource many employers relied on for interpreting federal anti-discrimination laws. While the underlying legal obligations have […]