This session provides an overview of the recent federal vaccine mandates for large employers, healthcare providers, and federal contractors, as well as best practices and procedures for all employers regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, exemptions, testing, and record collection. Topics covered include:
- Federal mandates and regulations
- Exemptions from vaccinations
- Best practices and procedures
CLE
California: 1.5 general
Illinois: 1.5 general
Missouri: 1.8 general
New York (experienced): 1.5 PM/PP
New York (transitional): 1.5 PM/PP
Texas (pending): 1.5 general
SHRM: 1.5 hours
HRCI credit is pending
Speakers
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John Viola Partner Thompson Coburn LLP John serves as a one-stop resource for employment counseling and litigation for companies across the country, particularly as they relate to California operations. He also draws on his background in the insurance industry to counsel and defend insurance companies on a host of industry-specific legal issues. |
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Colin Pajda Associate Thompson Coburn LLP Colin counsels management and HR directors on a wide array of human resources issues and employment decisions. He also represents employers in federal and state labor and employment litigation and governmental agency investigations. |
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Chuck Poplstein Partner Thompson Coburn LLP Chuck is a creative and highly efficient employment litigator and advisor to private and public sector employers across a wide spectrum of industries. As the co-chair of Thompson Coburn’s Human Resource practice, he draws on his 35-plus years of experience to help clients solve personnel problems, conduct investigations, manage exposure to liability, effectively defend their interests in litigation, and receive an early and realistic assessment of their risk. |