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New federal regulations on phone systems go into effect in early 2021 that require any new or significantly upgraded PBX systems to provide more specific location information to emergency responders, and Marriott International’s lead for IT in the Americas said hoteliers should understand what they’re in for.

Ray Baum’s Act passed in 2018, but goes into effect in February 2021, requiring phone systems in multi-unit buildings to give more detailed location information to emergency dispatchers when people call 911. This means a hotel’s phone system must provide something like a room number in addition to the address of the property when a guest calls for emergency assistance.

What Employers Need to Know About Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines

November 19, 2020 via Conn Maciel Carey
With the availability of a safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine edging closer and closer, employers understandably have a number of questions regarding their role in the workplace – whether and when they can require a vaccination, what exceptions are required in a mandatory vaccination program, and whether they should require (as opposed to encourage and facilitate) the COVID-19 vaccine for employees once it becomes available.