This is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week.
In this issue, we cover:
- The Administration Releases its COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Rule
- U.S. States Challenge Federal Vaccine Mandates
- Other General COVID-19 Updates
- October Jobs Report
- House Approves Bill to Address Age Discrimination
- Labor Department Confirmation Updates
This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.
Officials from the United States (US) were in Europe this week, discussing trade matters, including the Section 232 aluminum and steel dispute. The US Department of the Treasury formally announced an agreement had been reached with some European countries that have enacted unilateral digital services taxes (DSTs). Also this week, the European Commission adopted its 2022 Work Programme, outlining its priorities for the coming year. The transatlantic partners further focused on climate change policies/statements, ahead of the upcoming United Nations (UN) COP26 Climate Change Conference in Scotland (1-12 November). Meanwhile, the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) continue to discuss options, as they seek to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol dispute.