The USS Orleck in Jacksonville is the culmination of over a decade of work by the Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association, Abel Bean Law and the volunteer effort of thousands.

National Medal of Honor Day has been recognized since 1991. Since then, the holiday has taken place on March 25th, honoring heroism and sacrifice. The National Medal of Honor, also known as the Congressional Medal of Honor, was signed into law in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush.

Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court issued two significant rulings regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates. First, the Court blocked enforcement of the OSHA rule. As a result, employers with more than 100 employees are not required to mandate that their employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or get tested weekly and wear a mask. Second, the Court allowed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) to require vaccines for covered healthcare workers.

On Thursday, November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its highly anticipated emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring large employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations and testing of their employees. Private employers with 100 or more employees must implement a written mandatory COVID-19 vaccination-or-testing policy.

An employee handbook is an important document that outlines a company’s policies, rules, and procedures for its current and future employees. An employee handbook also provides a place for an employer to communicate its plans and expectations to employees, while capturing the values, culture and personality of the company.

As the coronavirus spreads and states are increasingly ordering business shutdowns, employers are faced with daunting decisions to ensure the continued viability of their businesses. Please know we also remain available to assist our clients with any specific questions or issues as they arise.