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With the COVID-19 Delta variant on the rise and the FDA’s recent approval of the Pfizer vaccine, employers are once again reviewing their policies and considering making vaccines mandatory in the workplace.  This complimentary webinar will provide employers with a better understanding of the legal and practical considerations of mandatory vaccine policies and address frequently

With the rise in the Delta variant of COVID-19, employers are revisiting the issue of whether to impose mandates for vaccination. This week, Shipman Partner Daniel Schwartz spoke with Dennis House and News8 (WTNH-ABC) about the issue.

For employers, there are some important considerations when developing mandatory vaccination policies. Here are a few key takeaways

Over the last week, Governor Lamont signed two bills, House Bill 6380 (Public Act 21-30) and House Bill 5158 (Public Act 21-27), that will impact public and private employers beginning October 1, 2021 in significant (and yet entirely different) ways.

House Bill 6380 adds another layer of complexity for employers engaged in hiring and also

Last week, we held another webinar to discuss some of the most frequently asked questions regarding employers and vaccines. Our program was recorded and can be found here.

Right now, Connecticut is ranked among the top states in vaccine distribution with over 1.4 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered. Connecticut is expected to receive an increased

With Governor Lamont changing the COVID-19 vaccination plans to an age-based rollout, employer questions surrounding reasonable accommodations remain.  Join Shipman employment lawyers Keegan Drenosky, Sheridan King and Daniel Schwartz for this complimentary 30-minute webinar answering frequently asked questions related to reasonable accommodations on the basis of religious beliefs or practice (under Title VII of the

With Governor Lamont’s change to the vaccine distribution program to an age-based rollout starting March 1, 2021, all employers (not simply those “essential” workplaces) must now consider whether to require, or even to encourage, their employees to get the vaccine.

At our webinar earlier this month (which is still available for on-demand viewing here),

As plans for a broader vaccine rollout unfold, the questions and decisions facing employers have multiplied.  Beyond the important question of whether employers can mandate vaccines, there is an equally-challenging question: should they?

Join Shipman’s cross-disciplinary panel for this complimentary webinar, in which presenters will explore: employer vaccine mandates, what information employers can seek

On Thursday, January 28, 2021, Peter Murphy, Julie Fay, and Dan Schwartz addressed the Connecticut Construction Industries Association on the very latest regarding Connecticut’s vaccination efforts and how employers in the building trades can prepare for and then implement best practices in ensuring a vaccinated workforce.

The presentation is one of a series of presentations

During the month of October, we hosted one webinar a week that featured discussions on timely topics and updates on recent legislation and court decisions affecting employers. If you were unable to attend the live webinars, they are now available to view On-Demand.

We invite you to register for any of the complimentary On-Demand CLE

We hope you enjoyed our webinar on Free Speech Issues in the Workplace. If you weren’t able to join us live, you may watch a recording of our webinar here. Please feel free to share the link with colleagues and friends who may find the information useful.

We’re living in a challenging time. The