Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Releases Revised COVID-19 Testing Guidance
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued updated guidance last week concerning COVID-19 symptom screening and travel for federal employees and contractors.
Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Agencies
Last week, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released new guidance urging agencies to ease some COVID-19 protocols by August 22.
Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Issues FAQ on Quarantine and Isolation Procedures
In the wake of a federal court’s injunction on the vaccine mandate for federal employees, the Biden Administration has temporarily halted disciplinary actions for non-compliance. However, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) continues to provide new guidance for federal employees regarding leave, quarantining, testing, and other COVID-19 related areas not covered by the injunction.
Agencies Tasked to Develop COVID-19 Testing Programs for Unvaccinated Employees
On January 11, 2022, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued new and updated guidance regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.
White House Announces Temporary Hold on Vaccine Mandate Disciplinary Actions
In response to noncompliance with its mandate that federal workers be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Biden administration announced Monday that suspensions and other serious penalties will be delayed until 2022.
Executive Order Mandates Vaccination for All Federal Employees, Contractors
President Biden signed an Executive Order requiring all federal employees and contractors get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Government Managers Express Concern Over COVID-19 Testing, Vaccine Guidance
A coalition of associations representing government managers wrote a letter to the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force expressing concern over a lack of proper guidance and clear-cut lines of communication for implementing COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements.
White House Provides Further Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Policy
Agencies are to allow employees up to 4 hours of administrative leave to get a COVID-19 vaccination, and up to 2 days of administrative leave following a dose resulting in an adverse reaction, according to the latest guidance from the White House Safer Federal Workforce Task Force released on August 25.
Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Releases Updated COVID-19 Testing FAQs
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, launched by President Biden to guide federal agencies on safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, has released a new set of FAQs surrounding COVID-19 testing procedures.
Travel Restrictions Lifted for Fully Vaccinated Federal Employees
The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, led by the White House COVID-19 Response Team, the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), recently announced updates to travel guidelines for federal employees. In accordance with CDC guidelines, the government has lifted all limits on official travel for fully vaccinated federal employees- meaning those who have received their final dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least two weeks previously.
Vaccinated Federal Employees Still Limited to Mission Critical Travel
All federal employee official travel, including for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, remains limited to travel that is mission critical, according to recently updated Safer Federal Workforce Task Force guidance.