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December 17, 2020

Republic of Labour Law – Irish HR Updates

This week in the Republic of Labour Law, we look at the employment law winners and losers from 2020.

Insight
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December 16, 2020

New York City Bills Seek to Eliminate At-Will Employment in the Fast Food Industry

On December 15, 2020, the New York City Council’s Committee on Civil Service and Labor voted to approve two bills that would fundamentally alter the employer-employee relationship for fast food employers in New York City.

Insight
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December 16, 2020

New York City Expands Scope of its Ban-the-Box Law

On December 10, 2020, the New York City Council passed bill Int. 1314-A, which significantly expands the scope of New York City’s “ban-the-box” law, the New York City Fair Chance Act (FCA).

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December 15, 2020

California Health Department and Governor Issue Guidance and Executive Order Shortening Quarantine Requirements under Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard

On December 14, 2020, the California Department of Health issued guidance shortening the quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days for asymptomatic “close contacts” of an infected individual, with or without testing.

Littler Report
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December 15, 2020

Workforce Reductions and Statistics: A Primer and Recommendations

Workforce reductions, whether in the form of hours reductions, furloughs, or layoffs, are often a last resort for employers experiencing financial pressures.

Podcast
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December 14, 2020

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programming in 2020 and Beyond: The Ghosts of Seasons Past and Future

A discussion of how Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programming has grown, and ways to ensure future DE&I efforts flourish.

ASAP
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December 11, 2020

Mexico Poised to Amend Law Regulating Teleworking

On December 9, 2020, Mexico’s Senate approved a bill amending the Federal Labor Law (FLL) regarding telework, which the House of Representatives passed the day before.

ASAP
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December 11, 2020

México: Reforma en materia de Teletrabajo

El día 9 de diciembre de 2020, el Senado de la República aprobó la reforma a la Ley Federal del Trabajo (“LFT”) en materia de teletrabajo, misma que ya fue aprobada por la Cámara de Diputados el pasado martes, 08 de diciembre.

ASAP
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December 11, 2020

Pittsburgh Ordinance Requires Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19-Related Reasons, Effective Immediately

On December 8, 2020, Pittsburgh’s City Council unanimously passed a Temporary COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, which Mayor Peduto signed on December 9, 2020.

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December 10, 2020

Virginia Imposes New COVID-Related Restrictions on Individuals and Businesses

In the face of rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, on December 10, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 72, imposing new restrictions on individuals and businesses in the Commonwealth.

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