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February 1, 2021

Littler’s APAC Employment & Labor Law 2021 Series: Japan, 6-month Review of the New Anti-bullying Rules

A look at the first six months of Japan’s anti-bullying law, how it has been applied, and what steps both large and small employers should be taking to comply with its anti-bullying requirements.

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January 29, 2021

Seattle Implements Hazard Pay for Grocery Employees

On January 25, 2021, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance requiring hazard pay for certain grocery business employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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January 29, 2021

The Netherlands: Reassignment Obligation Does Not Require Job Creation

Generally, Dutch employers can terminate an employment contract only if they have reasonable grounds for doing so, and reassigning the employee within a reasonable timeframe is impossible or impractical. Does that include creating a new position?

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January 29, 2021

What’s Coming to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in 2021: Your Next Chapter

This podcast explores the next level tools in your diversity toolbox, including diversity-focused internships, overhauling recruitment practices, and the hottest trends in supercharging your retention practices.

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January 29, 2021

Virginia Becomes the First State to Adopt a Permanent COVID-19 Standard

On January 27, 2021, Governor Northam announced that he had approved a Final Permanent Standard for preventing COVID-19 in the workplace, making Virginia the first state in the nation to implement a permanent COVID-19 workplace safety and health standard.

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January 28, 2021

New Administration Pushes for $15 Minimum Wage

In numerous ways, the Biden administration has made clear that increasing the minimum wage to $15 is a top priority of the new administration.

Insight
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January 28, 2021

FAQs: The UK's New Immigration System

This article provides answers to some frequently asked questions about the UK’s new post-Brexit immigration system.

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January 28, 2021

California Counties of Los Angeles and Sonoma Vote on Extending, Expanding Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinances

On January 26, 2021, Los Angeles County and Sonoma County, California voted on whether and how to expand and extend their supplemental paid sick leave ordinances that expired at the end of 2020.

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January 28, 2021

UK: Furlough Extended to Include Parents with Childcare Responsibilities

On January 5, 2021, the UK government’s guidance was updated to clarify that employers may (but are not required to) furlough employees who have caring responsibilities for children who are at home as a result of school and childcare facilities closing.

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January 28, 2021

Republic of Labour Law – Irish HR Updates in January

This week in the Republic of Labour Law, we look at the year ahead, and what to expect in 2021.

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