On June 21, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) adopted its COVID19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). Employers providing health care services will be required to comply with new COVID-19 specific standards it specifies.
U.S. solar installations soared by 46% in the first quarter - CNBC – June 15 - In the first quarter, solar installations soared 46% to more than 5 GW, according to a report by energy research firm Wood Mackenzie and the industry trade group Solar Energy Industries Association.
After a period of uncertainty and public backlash, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA’s) Board finally adopted revisions to the COVID-19 regulations on June 17, 2021.... By: Lewitt Hackman
A Florida court recently held that rust and corrosion of water pipes is an “act of nature,” and, thus, was excluded from coverage under a homeowner’s insurance policy. In Dodge v. People’s Trust Insurance Company, 2021 WL 2217299 (4th DCA Jun.
If you know about a thing or two about plan administration, you know about the top-heavy rules. The top-heavy rules generally ensure that the lower-paid employees receive a minimum benefit if the plan is top-heavy.
Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs released the Spring 2021 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which includes the SEC’s rulemaking agenda....
After extensive debate and negotiations, City Council approved an amended version of Mayor Kenney’s budget proposal late last night. City Council championed additional investments in anti-violence programming, the Poverty Action Fund, and cultural venues....
Ahead of the recent G7 Summit at Carbis Bay, Boris Johnson said: "Protecting our planet is the most important thing we as leaders can do for our people. There is a direct relationship between reducing emissions, restoring nature, creating jobs and ensuring long-term economic growth."...
