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Vaccine mandate may be headed your way…

President Biden to institute a mandate that all employers with 100 workers or more must require COVID-19 vaccinations or a weekly negative test result before coming to work. The new rule will be enforced by OSHA, which will issue an emergency temporary standard to implement this requirement. The ETS will impact more than 80 million workers in private sector businesses in the U.S. 

Businesses that do not comply with the agency’s rule can face fees up to $14,000. OSHA will require these employers to offer paid time off for vaccination.

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Mask Mandate returns to Boulder

The Boulder County Board of Health approved Public Health Order 2021-08 on 9/2/2021 which requires facial coverings for anyone 2+ in public indoor spaces during periods of substantial or high-transmission of COVID-10, regardless of vaccination status. The order takes effect September 3rd at 5pm. 

A link to the order can be found here. Mask signage will also be required at every business.

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PHE declared “over” by Governor Polis

On Friday, July 9th, Governor Polis ended the Health Emergency Executive Orders for COVID-19 and rescinded all previous Executive Orders issued due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also signed a Recovery Executive Order to focus only on those measures related to the State’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. The HFWA still requires COVID related leave time due to the existence of the PHE at the federal level. Some employers may choose to optionally continue with the voluntary extension of the FFCRA, which is slated to expire 9/30/2021. Confused? Understandable. Reach out to InTANDEM HR and we will help you navigate the leave laws. Until then, we are hoping you all feel and are well!