"COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on workers, and we continue to see dangerous levels of cases," U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said in a release. "We must take action to implement this emergency temporary standard to contain the virus and protect people in the workplace against the grave danger of COVID-19. Many businesses understand the benefits of having their workers vaccinated against COVID-19, and we expect many will be pleased to see this OSHA rule go into effect." (Credit: VAKSMANV/Adobe Stock)

The Department of Labor's Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has released its emergency temporary standards (ETS), which addresses employers with 100 or more workers.

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