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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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On May 11 the Biden-Harris administration <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/01/the-biden-administration-will-end-covid-19-vaccination-requirements-for-federal-employees-contractors-international-travelers-head-start-educators-and-cms-certified-facilities/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ended the COVID-19 public health emergency and ceased vaccination requirements </a>for federal employees, federal contractors, and international air travelers. In light of this announcement, on May 15 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-releases-update-covid-19-technical-assistance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">updated its technical assistance on COVID-19 in the workplace</a>, “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.”

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This technical assistance has been updated numerous times throughout the pandemic, but the EEOC has signaled this recent update is the capstone to its comprehensive resource of questions and answers on COVID-19 and the anti-discrimination laws enforced by the EEOC.

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A few key updates identified by the EEOC include:

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The updated EEOC guidance recommends that employers regularly consult CDC guidance on requirements to keep workplaces safe from COVID-19 and to be vigilant about complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it may apply to employees who had or may have had COVID-19. Employers should review any existing COVID-19 protocols or policies to ensure that they are currently consistent with the ADA, applicable OSHA regulations, and current CDC guidance regarding COVID-19 and potential exposures in the workplace.

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EEOC Releases Updated COVID-19 Guidance

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