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As we previously explained here, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARP”) includes a provision for 100% subsidized COBRA continuation coverage for employees and family members who experience a loss of group health plan coverage due to the employee’s involuntary termination or reduced hours of employment (the “COBRA Subsidy”) during the period from... READ MORE

As COVID-19 cases stay relatively low and the number of vaccinated individuals continues to increase, health providers are faced with a new normal for operating medical office space in a safe and sanitary manner. In order to avoid potential liability from tenants, patients and other visitors, medical office landlords should update facility management plans... READ MORE

In a recent opinion, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed whether the False Claims Act’s (“FCA”) anti-retaliation provision applies to actions taken against an individual after employment ends. Splitting with its sister appellate court, the Tenth Circuit, the Court compared the FCA’s anti-retaliation provision to a similar anti-retaliation clause in Title VII of... READ MORE

On March 26, 2021, Governor Evers signed Assembly Bill 125 into law as Wisconsin Act 23 (“Act 23”) and significantly updated laws related to the licensure, regulation and the practice of physician assistants (“PAs”) in Wisconsin. The regulatory changes aim to improve access to quality medical services for Wisconsin patients by reducing barriers for... READ MORE

Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has announced several fines and citations for violations against health care providers. Violations have included failing to provide training on the proper use of a respirator and personal protective equipment, and the failure to report injury, illness or fatality. And this may be just the beginning.... READ MORE

As previously discussed here, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARP”), contains a number of benefits for American workers and their families that employers will need to understand. An immediate concern is a provision for subsidized COBRA continuation coverage for employees and family members who experience a loss of group health plan coverage... READ MORE

As we discussed here, the EEOC recently updated its COVID-19 guidance (Section K, specifically) to include information on how employers can approach COVID-19 vaccine issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”). In our previous blog article, we addressed the implications of a... READ MORE

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, President Biden signed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARP”), in an effort to speed up the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing recession. Among other things, the ARP extends an additional period... READ MORE

Recently, the EEOC updated its COVID-19 employment practices guidance (Section K, specifically) to include information on how employers can approach the newly released COVID-19 vaccines under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”). As we previously discussed here (“EEOC Provides COVID-19 Guidance Via Webinar (Part... READ MORE

Since the onset of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (“SARS-CoV-2”) pandemic in early 2020, the federal government has been working diligently through Operation Warp Speed to expedite vaccine development for the prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”). Given the possibility that one or more COVID-19 vaccines may become available before the new... READ MORE