Mandate

Federal Judge Overturns Biden’s Construction Labor Mandate, Citing Anti-Competitive Concerns

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WASHINGTON — A U.S. Federal Claims court recently sided with a group of construction companies challenging a directive from former President Joe Biden that required project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal contracts exceeding $35 million. The ruling by Judge Ryan Holte targeted the enforcement of these mandates on seven contracts in 2023, stating that they were both anti-competitive and based on presidential policy deemed “arbitrary and capricious.” The decision, delivered on Jan. 21, currently impacts only those specific cases filed in 2024, though it represents a broader victory for the construction industry. Industry representatives, particularly … Read more

Court Upholds Hearst’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Against Ex-Employee’s Religious Discrimination Claim

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In a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, two divisions of Hearst Corp. were found to have justifiably mandated COVID-19 vaccinations based on sound medical evidence, effectively quashing a former employee’s bid to overturn a dismissal of his religious discrimination lawsuit. The decision underscored the court’s support for employer vaccination policies amidst an ongoing pandemic. The former employee, George Rodrique II, contended that Hearst failed to sufficiently demonstrate that the COVID-19 vaccine reduced virus transmission, arguing that a religious exemption would not have placed undue hardship on the company. … Read more

Alabama Mother’s Triumph: Supreme Court Mandate Supports Breastfeeding Moms in Jury Duty Debate

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Montgomery, Ala. — In a notable legal shift, the Supreme Court of Alabama has ruled that breastfeeding mothers who are summoned to jury duty can now seek exemption, responding to a longstanding concern among new mothers regarding civic duties and childcare. This decision underscores an increasing recognition of the personal obligations that can conflict with public service requirements. Breastfeeding mothers in Alabama have often faced the difficult choice of serving on a jury or ensuring they are available to tend to their infants’ nutritional needs. The new ruling provides them with relief that aligns with … Read more

Detroit Jury Awards $133,000 to Man Fired Over Vaccine Mandate Due to Religious Beliefs

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Detroit, MI – A Canton man recently received a $133,000 jury award, concluding a legal battle that highlights persistent tensions between employer vaccine mandates and individual religious beliefs. The verdict, issued in Detroit on Thursday, ruled in favor of 56-year-old Harry Yeremian, who was dismissed from his managerial position at the MGM Grand Detroit casino due to his refusal to comply with its COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Yeremian, a devout Catholic, argued that his dismissal from the gaming venue was a case of religious discrimination. He claimed his faith prevented him from receiving the vaccine and … Read more