Updated – OSHA ETS Reinstated: What to Expect Next?

Recently, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the stay of enforcement on the OSHA ETS (Emergency Temporary Standard) for COVID-19. The ETS establishes a mandatory vaccination policy requirement for private employers with 100 or more employees. ETS opponents have already filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the 6th Circuit’s decision.

The decision by the 6th Circuit Court allows OSHA to resume ETS implementation and enforcement nationwide. 

Join us as we discuss how this impacts employers. We will also review these key dates for implementation:

• Jan. 10, 2022 – Planned enforcement deadline for most ETS requirements.
• Feb. 9, 2022 – Planned enforcement deadline for ETS testing requirements.

PRESENTER

Jeffrey A. Risch, Partner 
SmithAmundsen

Jeff’s practice is entirely devoted to management-side labor and employment law. He takes enormous pride in advising and defending the foundation of our economy: employers. Every day he arises with a passion to aggressively and responsibly represent clients in a broad range of industries.

In his practice, Jeff handles both employment and traditional labor matters. Such matters include: countering various union tactics; navigating government audits; defending discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination claims; avoiding employee wage and hour controversies; complying with prevailing wage and minimum wage laws; litigating employment contract disputes and unfair competition controversies; upholding independent contractor and contingent workforce relationships; and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.