03/10/2020

What you should know about COVID 19

For the latest information on COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov. In addition, those with questions about COVID-19 can call the Ohio Department of Health hotline at 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.

Governor DeWine's daily press conference at 2pm on http://www.ohiochannel.org/live

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has taken a number of actions in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). He signed Executive Order 2020-01D, declaring a state of emergency in Ohio to protect the well-being of Ohioans from the dangerous effects of COVID-19. The state of emergency allows state departments and agencies to better coordinate in their response.

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6th Circuit Rules in Favor of OSHA ETS: Appeal Filed Draft Enforcement Guidance Updated 12/18/21

CA6 Order Granting Motion to Vacate Stay

OSHA ETS Update: Public Comment Period Extended 45 Days

See announcement here.
Sixth Circuit's Scheduling Order, which is available here, provides some insight into the timing of the requirements of the ETS.
In the event that a stay is lifted, it is important to remember that employers may need to comply with most provisions by 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register (December 6).

Court Blocks EO 14042 in 3 States

Client alert by the firm Wiley Rein LLP, which can also be viewed here.
A federal judge in Kentucky granted a preliminary injunction against the “vaccine mandate” for federal contractors (the central obligation under President Biden’s Executive Order 14042) as it relates to covered contracts in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee.

Biden Administration Announces Details of Two Major Vaccination Policies -- FACT SHEET

January 4, 2022. This is a change for federal contractors – the Administration is aligning all mandates to begin implementation on January 4, 2022. In our letter to the White House, ACEC had previously requested a pause in its implementation of E.O. 14042 and to provide federal contractors with additional flexibility. We continue to recognize the importance of vaccinations but have heard from many of our member firms that these mandates are proving very challenging to navigate, and we are pleased to see they are responding to our calls for flexibility.
The full text of the pre-published rule can be found here.
Extensive FAQ’s can be found here.

The Latest on Federal Vaccination Requirements in the Workplace: OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) & E.O. 14042.