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Indiana Chamber, Indiana Hospital Association Address Dire Hospital, Workforce Situations Amid COVID Surge

Indiana Chamber, Indiana Hospital Association Address Dire Hospital, Workforce Situations Amid COVID Surge

With the surge in COVID-19 cases from the Omicron variant expected to continue in the coming weeks, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) are making renewed pleas for everyone to do their part so health care facilities can operate as needed and businesses can avoid shutdowns. The Indiana Chamber also announced new partnerships regarding on-site vaccine clinics [...]

Matt Ottinger2021-12-31T10:20:10-05:00December 31st, 2021|

OSHA Vaccine Rule Latest, Webinar Tomorrow

Late last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 vaccine rule mandate for employers with 100 or more employees became final. The good news is that some of the most pressing concerns by the business community were favorably addressed. Then on Saturday, a federal appeals court issued a stay that temporarily halted this requirement. The Indiana Chamber strongly recommends [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-11-10T13:43:03-05:00November 10th, 2021|

Waiting Game Latest on OSHA Vaccine Mandate Rule

UPDATE: Per a U.S. Labor Department statement: "On November 1, the Office of Management and Budget completed its regulatory review of the emergency temporary standard. The Federal Register will publish the emergency temporary standard in the coming days." It’s been three weeks since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed COVID-19 vaccine rule mandate for employers with 100 [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-11-02T22:44:47-04:00October 31st, 2021|

Indiana Chamber Comments on New Federal Vaccine Mandate

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar reacts to President Biden’s new directive requiring employers with more than 100 employees to ensure their workers are vaccinated for COVID-19 or tested weekly: “The Indiana Chamber has and will continue to urge all employers across the state to encourage their employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Our stance [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-09-10T17:56:15-04:00September 10th, 2021|

New Statewide ‘COVID Stops Here’ Campaign to Recognize Employers for Vaccination Efforts, Encourage Increased Vaccinations

(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana businesses that have achieved widespread vaccination among employees can earn a designation from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI). The newly-launched “COVID Stops Here” campaign will recognize employers that are leading the fight against COVID-19 and playing a role in improving the state’s vaccination numbers. Companies with at least a 70% [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-08-23T08:00:16-04:00August 23rd, 2021|

Quick Hits: COVID-19 Protection Legislation Goes to Governor; Favorable Resolution to Chamber-Opposed Pharmacy Benefit Manager Bill; Insurance Bill Outcome Unknown

Quick Hits: COVID-19 Protection Legislation Goes to Governor; Favorable Resolution to Chamber-Opposed Pharmacy Benefit Manager Bill; Insurance Bill Outcome Unknown

House Bill 1002 (Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19), authored by Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel), was concurred on by the House 58-21(20 members were excused from voting). The bill now goes to the Governor for his signature. The Chamber-supported legislation protects health care providers from professional discipline for certain acts or omissions in response to COVID-19. It also provides immunity [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-04-16T16:12:30-04:00April 16th, 2021|

Senate Passes Pregnancy Accommodation, COVID-19 Protection Legislation; House Passes Union Dues Bill; Pharmacy Benefit Mangers and Insurance Bills Await Fate

Senate Passes Pregnancy Accommodation, COVID-19 Protection Legislation; House Passes Union Dues Bill; Pharmacy Benefit Mangers and Insurance Bills Await Fate

House Bill 1309 (Pregnancy Accommodation), authored by Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown), passed the Senate 31-19 after a lengthy debate. The bill allows an employee to request an accommodation for the employee’s pregnancy and gives Indiana a law in line with the federal Pregnancy Accommodation Act and Americans With Disabilities Act. Specifically, the bill also prohibits an employer from disciplining, [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-04-20T21:22:19-04:00April 9th, 2021|

GUEST BLOG: Shopping Small: The Importance of Spending Money Locally During COVID-19

GUEST BLOG: Shopping Small: The Importance of Spending Money Locally During COVID-19

There’s no question about it: The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our world. And even if you are one of the fortunate few who has managed to not be directly impacted by the virus itself, odds are you are still feeling the effects. This is especially true for small business owners who have spent the last year struggling to [...]

Matt Ottinger2021-04-07T12:59:04-04:00April 7th, 2021|

GUEST BLOG: Time to Get Real: The Authenticity Megatrend’s Impact on Your Company

GUEST BLOG: Time to Get Real: The Authenticity Megatrend’s Impact on Your Company

FREE MEMBER WEBINAR: April 12, 11-12:30 — Innovate or Risk Being Left Behind: Pandemic Lessons and Trends Millennial American fashion designer Zach Posen, who among other accomplishments led the 2018 redesign of the uniforms for all 60,000 Delta Air Lines, was recently asked what is cool right now. His answer? “Don’t worry about what’s cool or not cool. Authenticity is [...]

Matt Ottinger2021-04-05T08:22:34-04:00April 5th, 2021|

Updates on COVID-19, Health Care and Insurance Legislation

House Bill 1002 (Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19), authored by Rep. Jerry Torr (R-Carmel), finally cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee (7-1) after three weeks of work on an amendment by Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would get the legislation in shape to pass. The bill protects health care providers from professional discipline for certain acts or omissions in response [...]

Rebecca Patrick2021-04-02T13:03:45-04:00April 2nd, 2021|

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