Blocked by SCOTUS: The Latest on OSHA’s Test-and-Mask Mandate

Episode 120

Blocked by SCOTUS: The Latest on OSHA’s Test-and-Mask Mandate

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a stay on OSHA's ETS to protect workers from Covid-19. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the history of the ETS, from inception to SCOTUS block.

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Jan 17, 2022

If you haven’t already heard, on Thursday the Supreme Court issued their final opinions on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard to protect workers from Covid-19 and made the final decision to block enforcement of the vaccine-or-test rule.

In our episode today, we are going to go through the long, convoluted history of the ETS, from inception to now being blocked. Stick with us to hear how employers should move forward following the latest news from the Supreme Court.

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About the Author

Sydny Shepard is the former editor of Occupational Health & Safety.

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