FAQ: Government Contractor COVID Safeguards Executive Order

Blank Rome – We forecast in March possible COVID safety mandates for government contractors. They’ve arrived. President Biden issued a September 9, 2021, executive order that will implement sweeping COVID Safety protocols for government contractors, including potential vaccine mandates, to be established by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. This FAQ breaks down the basics and includes our assessment of best practices pending forthcoming rulemaking.