On August 30, 2021, the Colorado Board of Health adopted an emergency rule mandating that all employees, direct contractors, and support staff in licensed healthcare settings in Colorado be fully vaccinated no later than October 31.
On September 1, 2021, the OFCCP announced that it was reversing its prior position regarding the use of EEO-1 compensation data collected by the EEOC for calendar years 2018 and 2019.
On August 26, 2021, the New York State Department of Health’s Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) approved emergency regulations that institute a broad vaccine mandate for New York healthcare facilities.
On August 19, 2021, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission issued long-awaited initial rules implementing the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act.
On August 25, 2021, British Columbia announced that pursuant to an Order of the Provincial Health Officer, masks will again be required in all public indoor settings for those age 12 and older.
On August 23, 2021, the British Columbia government announced that by order of the Provincial Health Officer, proof of vaccination will be required to access some events, services and businesses in the province.
On August 20, 2021, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health issued a statement effectively mandating that local employers institute a workplace vaccination policy to protect their employees and the public from COVID-19.
On August 18, 2021, New York City amended its law to require contractors and subcontractors to enter into labor peace agreements with labor organizations as a condition to being awarded or renewing a city service contract with NYC agencies.
