On September 9, 2021, the President issued Executive Order 14042, which applies new rules – including vaccination mandates – to Federal contractors and subcontractors. This rule is different and separate from (and stricter than) the forthcoming OSHA emergency standard applicable to large businesses; because this Federal contractor mandate does not include a weekly testing option, it is therefore a true vaccination mandate. The rule defines “Federal contractor” very broadly. As a result, the rule likely covers most companies doing business with the Federal Government. Sheppard Mullin’s Government Contracts group diligently has been working in this area since the announcement
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Emily Theriault is an associate in the Government Contracts, Investigations and International Trade Practice Group in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.
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Emily Theriault is an associate in the Government Contracts, Investigations and International Trade Practice Group in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.