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A COVID-19 Vaccine Is on the Way—Considerations for Employers and Their Workforces

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/12/20

A COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use has arrived in the United States and is being widely distributed to select groups as we issue this update. It is more than likely there will be vaccines approved for nonemergency use around Q2 of 2021.

The EEOC Releases First Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination for Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 18/12/20

On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its first direct guidance for employers regarding COVID-19 vaccines approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Considerations for Long-Term Care Facilities – Residents and the FDA EUA of the COVID-19 Vaccine

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/20

On Friday December 11, 2020, the FDA granted Emergency Use Authorization (“EUA”) of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine. Approval of the Moderna vaccine is expected soon.

Digital Deals — Navigating CMA Scrutiny

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/20

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HUD Issues Proposed Rule for Use of Private Flood Insurance on FHA Loans

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/20

HUD issued a proposed rule which would allow borrowers on FHA loans to use private flood insurance instead of requiring insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Ongoing USCIS Delays in Issuing Receipt Notices

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/20

On December 15, 2020, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is still experiencing delays in issuing receipt notices for filed petitions and applications.

FCA Started First Consultation on the Implementation of Investment Firms Prudential Regime

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/20

On 14 December 2020, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published the first out of three consultation papers on the implementation of the Investment Firms Prudential Regime (“IFPR”) (CP20/24) in relation to a new UK prudential regime for investment firms authorised under the Markets in Fina

FHA Updates Handbook 4000.1

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/20

On November 18, 2020, the Federal Housing Administration announced in FHA Info #20-85 the publication of its update to Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1.  The update includes revisions and clarifications to various FHA policies and programs throughout the Handbook since its last update

Prop 19 to Significantly Restrict Family Transfer Exclusion From Property Tax Reassessment

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/20

On November 3, 2020, California voters approved Prop 19, which will make several changes to the state’s property tax laws. Among these changes are new restrictions on the applicability of the parent–child/grandparent–grandchild exclusion from property tax reassessment upon certain transfers.

EEOC Guidance Defines Contours of Permissible Mandatory Workplace Vaccination

By EsqSocial Corporation 17/12/20

The EEOC has updated its guidance regarding mandatory vaccination in the workplace and has outlined the permissible scope of a mandatory vaccination program.

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