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August 10, 2020

White House Takes Executive Action on Unemployment Insurance, Payroll Taxes

On August 8, 2020, the president signed several executive memoranda and an order addressing the continued economic havoc of the COVID-19 pandemic, two of which are of direct interest to employers.

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August 10, 2020

Puerto Rico’s New Electoral Code Creates Two Hours of Paid Voting Leave

Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez recently signed into law Puerto Rico’s new Electoral Code, which includes noteworthy changes to employees’ voting rights.

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August 10, 2020

Puerto Rico Enacts Law Extending Maternity Leave to Mothers Adopting Children Ages Six and Older

On August 8, 2020, Puerto Rico enacted a law amending the Puerto Rico Working Mothers Protection Act to extend the right to maternity leave to working mothers who adopt children six years of age and older.

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August 10, 2020

Georgia Law Shields Businesses from COVID-19 Liability

Georgia recently became the ninth state to shield businesses from liability stemming from COVID-19.

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August 7, 2020

Puerto Rico Enacts Law on Workplace Harassment

On August 7, 2020, Puerto Rico enacted a law to prohibit and prevent abusive conduct against employees in the workplace that affects worker performance, alters workplace peace, and threatens the dignity of employees.

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August 7, 2020

New Mexico Implements Employer Reporting Rule for COVID-19 Cases

In addition to other measures New Mexico is taking to try to control the coronavirus pandemic, the Occupational Health and Safety Bureau of the NM Environment Department implemented an emergency amendment to its injury and illness reporting regulation.

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August 6, 2020

Michigan Executive Order Requires Staffers to Wear Face Coverings in Childcare Centers and Camps

Although Michigan Governor Whitmer previously issued Executive Order 2020-153 requiring individuals to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and some outdoor spaces, it specifically carved out an exception for childcare centers and camps.

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August 6, 2020

DOL Issues Guidance for Certain Federal Contractors on Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under the FFCRA

On August 3, 2020, the DOL provided guidance on FFCRA compliance for employers with federal government service contracts covered by the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act and federal construction contracts covered by the Davis-Bacon Act.

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August 6, 2020

The FDIC Again Loosens Restrictions on Hiring Bank Personnel with Criminal Histories

On July 24, 2020, the FDIC published a Final Rule regarding Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1829 (“Section 19”), which restricts hiring at FDIC-insured depository institutions, such as FDIC member banks.

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