Vaccine Mandate for Employers with Federal Contracts put on Hold Nationwide

A federal court has issued a nationwide injunction blocking the federal government from enforcing its upcoming vaccination requirements for employers awarded federal contracts.

Erik CanlserCampbell Litigation, P.C.December 9, 2021COVID-19 Vaccine Series, federal contractorsComment

Proposed New Colorado Wage-and-Hour Rules for 2022

The Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has proposed three new sets of wage-and-hour rules to go into effect January 1, 2022.

Erik CanlserCampbell Litigation, P.C.October 7, 2021CDLE, HFWA, COMPS, Fair Labor Standards Act, employeesComment

Constitutional Challenge to Colorado’s Paid Family and Medical Leave

A Grand Junction-based custom home builder, Chronos Builders, LLC (“Chronos”) has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Colorado’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”) law.

Erik CanlserCampbell Litigation, P.C.September 23, 2021PFML, employers, employees, Colorado's paid family, Medical LeaveComment

The Push to Increase Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Could Be Confusing

A proposed rule of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division to raise the minimum wage for workers of federal contractors to $15.00 per hour from the current $10.95 could cause confusion for federal contractors already paying more than that.

New OSHA Guidance – All Indoor Workers Wear Masks in “High” or “Substantial” Transmission Areas

As of August 13, 2021, OSHA recommends all workers--even those fully vaccinated--should wear masks indoors in areas of "high" or "substantial" community transmission rates.

Erik CanlserCampbell Litigation, P.C.August 19, 2021OSHA, Vaccine, masks, employees, COVID-19, employers, policies, COVID testing, WorkplaceComment

CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors in Certain Areas, Even if Fully Vaccinated

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released new guidance on July 27, 2021 recommending that in certain geographical areas all individuals—even those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19—should resume wearing masks indoors.

Erik CanlserCampbell Litigation, P.C.July 29, 2021CDC, COVID-19, Transmission rates, Safety, Protocols, Vaccine, Delta variantComment

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