HR Newsletter: 1/27/22
With Employee Benefits & HR topics regularly in the news, it’s difficult to stay up to date. Our weekly newsletter will help you stay current. Check out this week’s edition.
OSHA Form 300A Posting Requirements Begin Feb. 1, 2022
OSHA requires employers subject to its recordkeeping requirements to post copies of their OSHA Form 300A between February 1 and April 30 of each year.
UPDATE: OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard
On January 13, 2022 the U.S. Supreme Court (Supreme Court) issued a stay on the enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) 100+ Employee Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The Supreme Court’s stay follows oral arguments that were held Friday, January 7, 2022 to determine if the ETS as well as the separate CMS vaccine mandate should again be stayed pending full review of the merits of the respective litigation. The Supreme Court’s stay effectively blocks the OSHA ETS by making it currently unenforceable until a final legal decision is made by the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
HR Leaders Compliance Summit 2022
VCG is thrilled to announce the second annual virtual HR Leaders Compliance Summit (HRLCS 2022) for your clients and prospects on February 8 - 10, 2022! HRLCS 2022 is a free, multi-day virtual summit featuring HR subject matter experts who will share their specialized expertise and valuable knowledge in the areas of labor & employment, employee benefits, and human capital management.
Supreme Court Stays OSHA ETS Vaccination and Testing Mandate
An update on the Supreme Court of the United States ruling on the OSHA ETS vaccination and testing mandate.
Agencies Issue Guidance on Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Tests
On Jan. 10, 2022, the Depts. of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury issued FAQ guidance regarding the requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests.