ASAP
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September 18, 2020

Pennsylvania Federal Judge Finds Governor Wolf’s Pandemic Restrictions Unconstitutional

Pennsylvania’s gathering limitations, business shutdown and stay-at-home orders violate the United States Constitution, according to a federal judge in the Western District of Pennsylvania, who enjoined enforcement of those orders on September 14, 2020.

Insight
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September 18, 2020

California AB 685 Imposes New Notice and Reporting Obligations for COVID-19 Workplace Exposure

On September 17, 2020, California doubled down on its efforts to keep non-remote employees safe from COVID-19 exposure. Governor Newsom signed AB 685, new legislation that allows the state to track COVID-19 cases in the workplace more closely.

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September 17, 2020

Delaware’s COVID-19 Considerations for Healthcare and Home Health Industries

Delaware recently issued the 27th Modification: State of Emergency Declaration. The recent guidelines, which became effective September 4, contain several sector-specific requirements affecting the health and home care industries operating in Delaware.

Littler Report
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September 17, 2020

The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine – Planning for the Employer Response

Many employers are hopeful that a vaccine for COVID-19 will be the silver bullet that will enable employers to return to some semblance of a pre-COVID workplace. Can an employer mandate that employees be vaccinated before coming back to work?

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September 16, 2020

Hawaii Amends its Ban the Box Law to Fortify Protections for Ex-Offenders

Hawaii has long had a law limiting the discretion that employers have to consider older conviction records in making employment decisions.

Insight
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September 16, 2020

California SB 1159 Expands Presumption of Workers’ Compensation Liability for COVID-19 Illness Claims

The California legislature has passed Senate Bill 1159, which creates a new framework for COVID-19-related workers’ compensation claims.

Insight
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September 13, 2020

DOL Revises FFCRA Regulations to Clarify Paid Leave Rules in Wake of New York Federal Court’s Decision

On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued revised regulations under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) following a federal court’s decision that invalidated a handful of regulatory provisions interpreting the FFCRA.

ASAP
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September 11, 2020

Don’t Get Caught by Surprise – Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act Provisions Take Effect October 1, 2020

The final provisions of Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act (OWFA) go into effect on October 1, 2020—less than a month away.

Insight
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September 10, 2020

California Expands COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Requirements

On September 9, 2020, California enacted Assembly Bill 1867, a five-part bill that, among other things, creates COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirements for all Golden State employers.

Podcast
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September 10, 2020

Jury Trials – Part 3 – Jury Trials During and Post-COVID

This podcast covers what a jury trial is likely to look like in our safety-conscious and socially-distanced COVID era.

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