Construction Contractor Advisor
What you need to know about Indemnification Clauses
Construction projects are risky, and parties allocate risk to reduce their own liabilities. Indemnification clauses shift risk from one party to another, but they come in may shapes and sizes. Therefore, it is important to read yours carefully. Terminology and Effect of Indemnification An “indemnitor” promises to compensate an “indemnitee” [...]
OSHA’s Vaccine Rule—Reinstated
The tug-of-war on vaccination continues. On December 17, 2021, a federal appellate court lifted the stay on OSHA’s emergency temporary standard requiring employers with 100 or more employees to ensure employees are vaccinated or are testing regularly. The appellate court’s decision was immediately appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. What [...]
Federal Contractor COVID Vaccine Mandate Stayed
On December 7, 2021, a federal judge in Georgia issued a nationwide injunction preventing the Biden administration’s Covid – 19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors from going into effect. The injunction will remain in place until the court reaches a final decision on the matter, which could take several months. [...]
The COVID Mandate FAR Clause
The New FAR clause is out and the federal government is issuing amendments/modifications of contract notices on federally funded project. For those of you new to this discussion, please check out our earlier blog on the new vaccine mandate. As we warned you earlier, the federal government is now amending [...]
New Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractor
The Federal Workforce Task Force, created by President Biden’s Executive Order on COVID Safety Protocols, released guidance on workplace safety protocols for federal contractors and subcontractor. The Guidance explains which contracts are covered, which employers are covered and the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for covered employees. Below are answers to common [...]
Biden Executive Orders Mandates Vaccines for Federal Contractors
On September 9, 2021, the Biden Administration issued an Executive Order “Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors.” While the details are not entirely clear, it appears that in the next few weeks, federal contractors will have to provide evidence of vaccination of their employees working on federal projects. [...]
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Craig F. Martin
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