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October 8, 2020

California Legislature Essentially Eliminates Public Works “De Minimis” Exception

On September 30, 2020, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 2231, which limits the “de minimis” exception to California prevailing wage laws to all but the smallest projects.

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October 8, 2020

Ontario, Canada: Masks Must be Worn in Indoor Area of Business Premises and in Vehicles Operating as Part of Business

A new Regulation requires businesses or organizations that are open to require anyone in (a) the indoor area of their premises, or (b) in a vehicle operating as part of the business or organization, to wear a mask or face covering.

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October 8, 2020

Updates to California’s Restrictions on Using Criminal Records in Employment Decisions

A new California Fair Chance Act FAQ document, among other things, is bringing renewed and substantial attention to how employers use criminal records in hiring and personnel decisions.

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October 7, 2020

U.S. Agencies Issue Interim Final Rules with Major H-1B Reforms for Legal Definition of Specialty Occupation Workers and Wage Rates

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have released two new interim final rules affecting immigration.

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October 7, 2020

NY DOL Issues Notice of Pay Rate Form in Response to Wage Parity Law Amendment as Pay Stub Requirements Take Effect

The New York Department of Labor released form LS 62 for use by NY home care agencies to provide a detailed breakdown of how wage parity is being paid on every wage statement.

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October 7, 2020

OFCCP Releases FAQs on Diversity and Inclusion Executive Order

On October 7, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released Frequently Asked Questions under the recent Executive Order 13950 regarding diversity and inclusion programs for federal contractors.

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October 7, 2020

Ontario, Canada: Superior Court Determines Enforceability of Termination Clause

The Ontario Superior Court recently issued a decision addressing whether a termination clause in an employment agreement is enforceable.

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October 6, 2020

Michigan Agency Steps Up Mask Mandate and Other Requirements to Fill Void Created by Nullification of COVID-19 Executive Orders

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an emergency order prohibiting certain gatherings and mandating masks, partially filling the gap created by the Michigan Supreme Court’s opinion nullifying COVID-19 executive orders.

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October 5, 2020

In Fractured Opinion, Michigan Supreme Court Strikes Down Governor’s Emergency Authority

On October 2, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act of 1945 (EPGA), was an unconstitutional delegation of power by the legislative branch to the administrative branch.

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October 5, 2020

New York City Amends Its Sick Leave Law to Align with State Law and Adds New Requirements for City Employers

On September 29, 2020, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed New York City Council Int. No. 2032-A, which largely brings the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act into alignment with state law.

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