Denver Joins Several Metro Counties in Enacting New Mask Mandates

A new round of mandates leaves Douglas and Broomfield Counties as the only counties in the Denver metropolitan area who have not instituted a mandate.

Corey BartkusCampbell Litigation, P.C.December 3, 2021COVID-19 Vaccine Series, Vaccine, vaccination, masksComment

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

First Mandatory Vaccination Lawsuits Filed Against Employers

Employees in New Mexico and California have sued their employers seeking injunctive relief and potential damages due to vaccine mandates instituted in the workplaces.

Kyriaki Kiki CouncilCampbell Litigation, P.C.May 20, 2021COVID-19 Vaccine Series, Vaccine, COVID-19Comment

CDC Relaxes Quarantine Requirements for Fully Vaccinated People

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) substantially relaxed its previously recommended quarantine requirements for anyone who has received full vaccination.

Kyriaki Kiki CouncilCampbell Litigation, P.C.February 25, 2021COVID-19 Vaccine Series, CDC, Vaccine, Employer, COVID-19Comment

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Issues Revised Covid-19 Guidance

On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published updated guidance titled “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace.”

Can an employer require employees to take a COVID-19 vaccine, if and when the vaccine becomes available in the United States?

According to the New York Times’ Coronavirus Tracker, five COVID-19 vaccines are already approved for early or limited used. As vaccines become approved for full use through further clinical trials, employers may contemplate whether they can make vaccines a mandatory condition of employment.

Kyriaki Kiki CouncilCampbell Litigation, P.C.September 17, 2020Title VII, COVID-19, Coronavirus, COVID-19 Vaccine Series, OSHA, EEOC, VaccineComment

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