Category: COVID-19 vaccine mandate

OSHA Suspends Enforcement of Vaccine Mandate After Court Block

The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has suspended the enforcement of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses. The announcement came shortly after a U.S. appeals court rejected a challenge by the Biden administration on Nov. 12 and reaffirmed its decision to put on hold OSHA’s mandate, which requires that businesses…


OSHA Suspends Implemenation, Enforcement of Vaccine Mandate

The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says it has suspended the implementation and enforcement of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private businesses. The announcement came shortly after a U.S. appeals court rejected a challenge by the Biden administration on Nov. 12 and reaffirmed its decision to put on hold OSHA’s mandate,…


Colorado Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine for Large Indoor Unseated Events

Colorado officials have moved to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from individuals attending large indoor, unseated events in certain jurisdictions, saying the measures will “prevent superspreader events.” In an amended public health order released on Sunday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) states that the measures will impact Arapahoe, Adams, Boulder, and…


Pentagon Says It Has Authority To Require Oklahoma National Guard To Follow Vaccine Mandate

The Pentagon on Monday said it has the authority to require members of the National Guard to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after the Oklahoma National Guard’s newly appointed commander refused to impose a vaccine mandate ordered by the Defense Department. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told reporters that U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin “has the…


AFL Player Retires After Allegedly Refusing COVID-19 Vaccination

Australian Football League (AFL) star defender Liam Jones announced his immediate retirement from the sport on Sunday, will allegations the decision came from his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. “I wish to announce my retirement from AFL football effective immediately,” Jones said. “I want to take this opportunity to thank all who have supported…


Tennessee Governor Signs Law to Ban COVID-19 Vaccine Passports

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a sweeping measure into law on Friday that will largely ban COVID-19 vaccine passports and restrict the enforcement of mask mandates across the state. The measure, HB 9077/SB 9014, was passed by the state legislature last month in a three-day special legislative session. The new law (pdf) will take effect immediately, banning government entities,…


Truck Driving Schools Thrive Amid Massive Shortage of Drivers

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic many considered long-haul truck driving to be the ultimate in social distancing. There was freedom to be found in wide open spaces and winding roads amid stifling lockdowns and theoretical flattening of curves. In 2021, tractor-trailers are still king of the road, despite a growing nationwide shortage of drivers numbering in the…


Federal Workers Union Urges Biden to Postpone His Vaccine Deadline

A union representing more than 700,000 federal workers on Tuesday called on President Joe Biden to delay a Nov. 22 COVID-19 vaccination deadline to Jan. 4 to align with a date set for contractors. The “urgent request” from the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) comes after the White House pushed back the deadline for…


Federal Workers Union Urges Biden to Postpone His Vaccine Mandate Deadline

A union representing more than 700,000 federal workers on Tuesday called on President Joe Biden to delay a Nov. 22 COVID-19 vaccination deadline to Jan. 4 to align with a date set for contractors. The “urgent request” from the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) comes after the White House pushed back the deadline for…


LAUSD Sued Again Over Employee Vaccination Mandate

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest school district in the nation, is facing another lawsuit against its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees. Health Freedom Defense Fund (HFDF), a non-profit organization based in Wyoming, and six members of California Educators for Medical Freedom filed a lawsuit last week to challenge LAUSD’s mandating all…