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Editorial: Open Vaccine Mandate Rulemaking to More Voices

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January 31, 2022
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OSHA should model industry engagement on effort to craft the 2017 silica dust rule to design vaccine mandate that is enforceable—and realistic.
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COVID-19 and Construction

OSHA Pulls Vaccine Mandate, But Will Propose as a Rule

Contractors, business groups applaud rescinding the mandate, but seek more input on industry-specific regulations
Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
January 25, 2022
One Comment

Rulemaking process starts Jan. 26, with industry groups applauding rescind but seeking more input on construction-specific regulations.


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COVID-19 and Construction

DOJ Defends Federal Contractor Vaccine Order to Atlanta Appeals Court

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Debra K. Rubin
Debra K. Rubin
January 19, 2022
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Attorneys tell court in Jan. 18 brief that mandate is legal under US procurement law to insure "economical and efficient" contracting, but Cincinnati appeals court panel rejected argument on Jan. 5, despite strong dissent from Chief Justice. That court also is weighing merits of OSHA vaccine rule for large contractors, not in effect now under new US Supreme Court order.
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COVID-19 and Construction

Will US Supreme Court Majority Delay OSHA's Vaccine-Testing Mandate?

Justices Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch, Coney Barrett and Kavanaugh appear skeptical of sweeping regulation
Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
January 7, 2022
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In emergency hearing Jan. 7, conservative justices indicated concerns with the Biden Administration's argument of legal authority to issue sweeping mandate.

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Coronavirus and Construction

Kentucky Court Halts Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate in Three States

Conservative federal court extends temporary halt but lawsuit's merits await further debate
Debra K. Rubin
Debra K. Rubin
November 30, 2021
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Dec. 3 ruling in conservative court supports claim of unclear government authority, halting order only in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee; separately, Cincinnati court declines government request to accelerate appeal of halt to OSHA vaccine rule for large private employers, and NYC orders new mandate for all businesses.


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COVID-19 and Construction

OSHA Suspends Vaccine Mandate Compliance After US Court Affirms Halt

Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
Debra K. Rubin
Debra K. Rubin
November 13, 2021
One Comment
Agency said it "remains confident in its authority" to issue emergency rule for large employers, but is complying with New Orleans appeals court-ordered halt of required employee vaccination or testing—as multiple lawsuits now are combined and case appears headed for the US Supreme Court; 60 major medical groups urge employers to implement vaccination rule voluntarily.
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COVID-19 and Construction

US Appeals Court Halts OSHA Vaccine Mandate, Unclear How Long

Debra K. Rubin
Debra K. Rubin
Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
November 6, 2021
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Government says OSHA enforcement is "unambiguous ... in addressing grave dangers to employees in the workplace," in rollout of COVID emergency temporary rule.

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Safety and Health

Calif. Safety Official Douglas Parker Confirmed as Federal OSHA Chief

Vote Was 50-41, Basically Along Party Lines
Tom Ichniowski
Tom Ichniowski
Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
October 25, 2021
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Parker's first big task: implementing expected standard mandating worker vaccination or testing for COVId-19.


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AGC to White House: COVID Vaccine Mandates Will Hurt Infrastructure Efforts, Companies

Contractor group wants workplace definition changes, employer mandate liability
Jeff Yoders
Jeff Yoders
September 17, 2021
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Contractor group wants workplace definition changes, employer mandate liability and enforcement clarifications, among other things for federal contractors and large firms.


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Vaccine Mandate: How Employers Can Prepare

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James Leggate
September 14, 2021
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President Biden's vaccine mandate has left many businesses, including in construction, uncertain about what's next. But legal experts say there are ways to prepare.




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