BREAKING NEWS: OSHA to Withdraw Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers

February 6, 2022

Earlier this week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA’) withdrew its vaccine and testing mandate for “large employers.”

The mandate would have required employers with 100 or more employees to implement a written policy that all employees either get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. Just two weeks ago, the Supreme Court issued a stay on the mandate, finding OSHA exceeded its authority.


The Biden Administration has unilaterally decided to end the legal battle the mandate currently faces, asking lower courts of appeals, particularly the 6th Circuit, (which has jurisdiction over the matter), to dismiss all cases related to the mandate. For now, OSHA seeks to use its resources to create a permanent COVID safety standard for all health care workers.



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Royal Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment at Massachusetts Appeals Court

December 5, 2025
Our attorneys successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of the Defendant from the Massachusetts Appeals Court in a Wage Act and contract dispute. The Complainant alleged entitlement to a substantial variable compensation award following resignation. We demonstrated that the compensation plan made such awards discretionary and contingent on continued employment at the time of payout. The Appeals Court agreed, finding that the award did not constitute wages under the Wage Act and that the Defendant acted lawfully in denying payment. All claims were dismissed in their entirety.

Amy Royal Named 2025 Super Lawyer!

By The Royal Law Firm • November 5, 2025
Attorney Amy Royal has once again been selected as a Super Lawyer ! As published by Super Lawyers Amy B. Royal is a top-rated attorney, with her firm headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts. Providing legal representation in the New England states and New York, for a variety of different issues, Amy Royal was selected to Super Lawyers for 2014 - 2016, 2019 - 2025. Attorneys like Amy B. Royal are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field.