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April 9, 2020

United Kingdom: Updates and FAQs on the UK Furlough Scheme

On March 20, 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an unprecedented package of measures to help workers and employers in the UK, including a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. This article summarises the grant, which is available to all UK employers.

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April 9, 2020

Los Angeles Joins the Trend, as States and Localities Adopt Face Covering Requirements

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, numerous jurisdictions across the country, including Los Angeles, have issued new guidelines for employers and the general public concerning the use of face masks or other face coverings while outside the home.

ASAP
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April 8, 2020

San Francisco Expected to Require Employers with 500 or More Employees to Provide Paid Public Health Emergency Leave

On April 7, 2020, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted an emergency ordinance (the "PHELO") that requires private employers with 500 or more employees to provide paid public health emergency leave during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

ASAP
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April 8, 2020

DC Council Adopts Expanded Sick Leave, Unemployment Amendments

On April 7, 2020, the D.C. Council unanimously passed its second emergency COVID-19 relief bill, the COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (Emergency Act), addressing a variety of programs and protections for residents.

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April 8, 2020

Canada: Cross-Country Review of New Leaves of Absence Created in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the governments of a number of jurisdictions in Canada have amended their employment standards legislation to entitle employees to emergency unpaid job-protected leave.

Podcast
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April 7, 2020

Challenges in Returning Employees Back to Work After COVID-19

This podcast considers what happens when the orders are lifted, business resumes, and employees return to work.

Insight
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April 7, 2020

California Court of Appeal Addresses Whether There are Limits to Vacation Payout Requirement for "Unlimited" Vacation Policies

On April 1, 2020, a California Court of Appeal issued a long-awaited decision relating to the use of so-called “unlimited” vacation plans.

ASAP
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April 7, 2020

DOL Provides Further Guidance on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

On Sunday April 5, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) 16-20 to provide further guidance on Section 2102 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.

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April 7, 2020

The Netherlands: Court Allows Employers to Amend Pension Scheme Unilaterally

Employers frequently ask whether they may amend their existing pension plan schemes unilaterally. In the Netherlands, employees have to agree to pension plan amendments, separately from the works council.

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April 6, 2020

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Issues Order Mandating that Building Owners Clean High-Touch Areas in Accordance with CDC Guidance

In its latest response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania has ordered mandatory cleaning protocols for large buildings throughout the Commonwealth.

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