'This law will certainly be challenged in court, but by limiting the scope of the rule to exclude those who don't come into the workplace or who work outside, and by allowing testing and masks as an alternative, OSHA has made it more likely this rule will withstand judicial scrutiny,' said Michael Menssen, an attorney with Stoel Rives in Salt Lake City. What are the practical ramifications of this exemption, as well as the exemption for employees who work exclusively outdoors?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Įmergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring vaccination against COVID-19 or at least weekly testing applies to employers with at least 100 employees but exempts remote workers. This content will be updated as more information becomes available. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans issued a stay temporarily blocking the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's new COVID-19 vaccination-or-testing policy for businesses with at least 100 employees companywide.
