Rulemaking process starts Jan. 26, with industry groups applauding rescind but seeking more input on construction-specific regulations.

Justices placed stay on agency's emergency temporary standard in workplaces with 100 or more employees

In unusual move, justices will hear oral argument on whether vaccine-or-test rule for employers with more than 100 workers will take effect while challenges are reviewed; AGC, ABC, NAHB and states want that High Court decision

The participation of the Associated Builders and Contractors, which joined a seven-state lawsuit, is cited as a factor in the vaccine mandate injunction applying in all 50 states.

Dec. 3 ruling in conservative court supports claim of unclear government authority, halting order only in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee; separately, Cincinnati court declines government request to accelerate appeal of halt to OSHA vaccine rule for large private employers, and NYC orders new mandate for all businesses.