- within Corporate/Commercial Law, Law Practice Management and Immigration topic(s)
- with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel
- with readers working within the Business & Consumer Services industries
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on January 24, 2022 removed, without explanation, from its website Fact Sheet #84 addressing the compensability of time spent undergoing COVID-19 health screenings, testing, and vaccinations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Presumably, the DOL reconsidered its guidance following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to stay the OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). This action by the DOL reflects the shifting nature of positions taken by government agencies addressing COVID-19 issues and litigation developments.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.