On November 4, 2021, OSHA and HHS both release policies related to President Biden’s Executive Order issued September 9, 2021. These policies both help clarify and somewhat add to the confusion regarding employer obligations. PCS will attempt to clarify this issue. ... Read More
Summary of President Biden’s Executive Order On September 9, President Biden issued a stunning and far-reaching executive order related to the continual COVID pandemic. While the current buzz is related to vaccination of healthcare workers, the Order actually... Read More
Currently, the only known facts are the COVID-19 vaccines have demonstrated high efficacy at preventing severe and symptomatic COVID-19. Although early studies seem to demonstrate more positive information, there is limited data on how much the vaccines might reduce... Read More
An Often Overlooked Source of Business Relief The employee retention tax credit (ERTC or ERC) was initially a part of the 2020 CARES legislation. Several limitations in eligibility made this benefit an unlikely evaluated source of economic relief in the COVID crisis.... Read More
As many healthcare workers are getting vaccinated, it is important to understand how signs and symptoms related to the vaccination must be evaluated against the signs and symptoms of COVID infection. It is important to not unnecessarily burden your operations by... Read More
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. Generally, the Act provides that employees of covered... Read More