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MIOSHA Workplace Rules to be Updated to Reflect Relaxed Mask Mandate

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 15, 2021, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an updated Gatherings and Face Mask Order that follows the CDC's Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People released on May 13, 2021, which says that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear masks indoors or ou

Fintech in Brief: FDIC Solicits Information on Digital Assets

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 17, 2021, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) issued a Request for Information and Comment (the “RFI”) on Digital Assets.

WARNing - Burdensome New Jersey WARN Act Amendments May Soon Become Effective

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

There is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel for New Jersey employers, as the state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to decline and Governor Philip Murphy continues to ease restrictions on businesses. But this good news comes with a dose of serious bad news for New Jersey employers too....

[Video] A Deep Dive into the Debate Over Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

After reviewing the existing types of federal student loans and forgiveness programs, we discuss the current political debate over forgiveness, including the Education Dept.’s upcoming analysis of the President’s forgiveness authority and other analyses of such authority, potential legal sources

ETRM & CTRM Software Selection In The Digital Era

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Here are four tips to choosing the right ETRM or CTRM system to transform your business today and provide the agility to respond to the demands of the future....
By: Opportune LLP

[Audio] Staying Prepared: Hospices and the False Claims Act, Part II - Successful Approaches to Government Investigations

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

In this second episode of the Husch Blackwell Hospice Team’s three-part “Hospice and the False Claims Act” series, Meg Pekarske, Bryan Nowicki, Jody Rudman and Brian Flood discuss the precursor to almost every False Claims Act (FCA) lawsuit—the government investigation.

OSHA-Targeted COVID-19 Inspections Could Impact Health Care and Hospitality Industries

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration appears to be losing interest in issuing temporary emergency regulations related to COVID-19 safety practices.

“Masks Off” - Now What For Employers?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced new guidance stating that masks and physical distancing were no longer necessary for fully vaccinated individuals in most settings.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) appeared to follow s

CMS Issues New Rule Imposing Education About, and Access to, COVID-19 Vaccines and Reporting Requirements for Nursing Home and Congregate Care Facilities

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 11, 2021, CMS issued an interim final rule requiring that nursing homes and other congregate care facilities: (1) educate all residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccines; (2) offer COVID-19 vaccines to all residents and staff when available; and (3) report the COVID-19 vaccination status o

The CEAA Proposes Alternative Structuring of Energy Tax Credits

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Far-reaching proposal would replace existing energy and fuel tax credits with technology-neutral incentives. Legislation would increase available incentives and expand availability to all types of power generation facilities with zero or net-negative carbon emissions....

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