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.
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.