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October 18, 2022

Canada Proposes Two CLC Regulations on Service of Documents, Regular Rate of Wages, and Reimbursement of Reasonable Work-Related Expenses

On October 1, 2022, Canada published two proposed Regulations under the Canada Labour Code (CLC) and requested comments by October 31, 2022, via a new embedded commenting feature.

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October 18, 2022

California Changes “Close Contact” Definition Under Cal/OSHA COVID Emergency Standard and Issues Revised Proposal for Non-Emergency Standard

The California Department of Public Health issued an order effective updating the definition of close contact under the Third Revised COVID Emergency Temporary Standard and providing “strategies to prioritize response to potential exposures.”

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October 18, 2022

New Guidance on Contractor Vaccine Mandate Anticipated Soon

The OMB and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force announced that they anticipate further guidance will be issued following the narrowing of the enjoined order requiring employees working on federal government contracts be vaccinated for COVID-19.

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October 17, 2022

Littler Lightbulb: Highlighting 25 Tips in Recruiting a Diverse Workforce

Employers in today’s tight job market are constantly looking for ways to recruit and maintain top talent from a diverse slate of candidates.

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October 17, 2022

Employers Should Continue to Use Current Version of Form I-9 After Oct. 31, 2022

On October 12, 2022, the USCIS announced that employers should continue to use the current Form I-9 after its expiration date of October 31, 2022, until further notice.

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October 14, 2022

PBGC Issues Proposed Rule on Withdrawal Liability Actuarial Interest Rate Assumptions

On October 14, 2022, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the federal agency that insures and regulates private-sector defined benefit pension plans under Title IV of the ERISA, published a proposed rule governing employer withdrawal liability.

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October 13, 2022

New Federal Tax Credits Require Compliance with New Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Mandates on Clean Energy Construction

In order to qualify for the new Inflation Reduction Act tax credit, taxpayer owners/developers and their construction contractors and subcontractors are required to comply with the federal prevailing wage provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act.

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October 13, 2022

Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Finds it Has Concurrent Jurisdiction with Labour Arbitrators to Decide Human Rights Claims in Unionized Workplaces

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario recently addressed whether allegations made under the Human Rights Code fell within the exclusive jurisdiction of a labour arbitrator, or whether it had concurrent jurisdiction over employment-related matters.

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October 12, 2022

DHS/ICE Extends I-9 Remote, Virtual Verification until July 31, 2023

On October 11, 2022, DHS and ICE announced a nine-month extension until July 31, 2023, of the policy allowing remote, virtual verification of the documentation required for a Form I-9 when a workforce is working remotely.

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October 12, 2022

Diversity in leadership: Top tips for employers in the UK

Many UK employers have been grappling with how to hire both employees and senior leadership from more diverse backgrounds. This article looks at some practical steps employers can take to try and achieve this whilst minimising risks.

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