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Federal and State Update on Employer Vaccine Mandates August 19, 2021

Private employers across the country, including broadcasters large and small, are working to develop the best policies for their respective workplaces. For many employers, a critical question is whether and...

Ohio Budget Bill Extends Temporary COVID-Driven Pro-Employer Local Withholding Tax Provisions through December 31, 2021 and Provides Employers Additional Safe Harbors June 30, 2021

On June 28th, the Ohio General Assembly approved Sub. H.B. 110 (H.B. 110). In so doing, the General Assembly effectively extended to December 31, 2021, the temporary, COVID-driven, pro-employer local...

EEOC Issues Guidance on Vaccine Incentive Programs June 9, 2021

On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its “What you should know about COVID-19” Frequently Asked Questions, providing some long-awaited guidance about COVID-19 vaccination policies...

EEOC Issues Guidance on Mandatory Vaccine Policies June 8, 2021

A Return to Normal? Ohio’s Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Wind Down June 3, 2021

As Ohio continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of pandemic unemployment benefits programs are winding down. Governor Mike DeWine has announced the termination of two facets of...

FCC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on FY 2021 Regulatory Fees May 13, 2021

Last week, the Commission released a Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “Notice”) that contemplates proposed regulatory fees for Fiscal Year 2021 (“FY 2021”). The most significant...

Lawsuit Vaccines: More States Enact COVID-19 Immunity Laws for Businesses March 10, 2021

As businesses, schools, and other organizations reopen across the country, employers remain concerned about potential liability if employees or customers contract COVID-19 in their workplace or business. In response, 14...

OSHA Publishes Comprehensive COVID-19 Guidance for the Workplace February 8, 2021

On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published updated guidance for employers on COVID-19. The guidance is not a mandatory OSHA standard, but it is likely...

New Options for FSAs under the CAA January 12, 2021

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), signed December 27, 2020, will bring significant changes to group health plans in 2022, including new limits on surprise medical billing, reporting and disclosures. We...

Second Round of the Paycheck Protection Program: What It Means For Local Broadcasters January 6, 2021

As you have no doubt heard, and as your stations have most certainly reported, the recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”) authorized, as part of a $900 billion...