OSHA releases update regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandate OSHA releases update regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandate Information follows Friday court decision on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard Pam / Monday, December 20, 2021 0 6624 Article rating: 4.3 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released an update on the “COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing” Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) in the wake of Friday’s federal court ruling reinstating the Biden administration’s mandate for vaccination or testing. The ETS applies to employers with 100 or more employees companywide. It states that “covered employers must develop, implement and enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, unless they adopt a policy requiring employees to choose to either be vaccinated or undergo regular COVID-19 testing and wear a face covering at work.” OSHA's statement addresses providing employers time to come into compliance with the ETS requirements. Read more
ATSSA offers resources as vaccine mandates pose challenges ATSSA offers resources as vaccine mandates pose challenges Online resources aid understanding of changing requirements, legal status Pam / Wednesday, December 15, 2021 0 6503 Article rating: 5.0 Two years into the global pandemic, businesses face ongoing challenges and uncertainty brought on by COVID-19. Supply chains are impacted. Workforce issues confront employers of all sizes. And vaccine mandates threaten to intrude on daily operations. As mandates make their way through the courts, companies are in limbo as they seek to navigate the maze of rules and regulations across the country and at every level of government. With that in mind, ATSSA assembled key documents and resources to assist members. Read more
ATSSA co-leads effort asking Yellen for relief on supply chain challenges ATSSA co-leads effort asking Yellen for relief on supply chain challenges 19 associations engaged in infrastructure work seek ARPA funds to help with soaring prices Pam / Wednesday, December 1, 2021 0 6047 Article rating: No rating ATSSA is one of 19 organizations asking Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to clarify that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds can be used to help subcontractors and suppliers that are struggling due to supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic. “At this critical time, as Congress has passed the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that will provide impactful infrastructure investment to the nation, we request relief for government agencies and businesses who have and continue to face unprecedented pandemic-induced supply chain delays and shortages that may undercut the anticipated benefits of the IIJA investment,” according to the letter sent to Yellen on Monday. ATSSA, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Road &Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) led the effort that was joined by 15 other organizations. Read more
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