Insight
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February 8, 2022

Second Circuit Finds No Successor Liability for ERISA Withdrawal Where Employer Did Not Acquire Unionized Facility or Employees

On January 27, 2022, the 2d Circuit joined the 3d, 7th, and 9th Circuits in applying the doctrine of successor liability to claims for withdrawal liability under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

Podcast
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February 8, 2022

Guarding Against Guilt: The War on “WOKE”- In Context (Part 1)

A discussion of diversity and discomfort, as the move to ban discomfort is becoming an increasingly familiar refrain for learning initiatives across the country.

ASAP
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February 7, 2022

Ontario, Canada Court Confirms Working for Workers Act, 2021 Does Not Void Non-compete Agreements Entered into Prior to October 25, 2021

Ontario’s Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021, which became law on December 2, 2021, amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to prohibit certain non-compete agreements.

ASAP
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February 2, 2022

State Department Temporarily Waives In-person Interview Requirement for Certain Visas

During the past two years of the pandemic, federal agencies such as the DHS and the DOS have taken measures to accommodate their services and facilitate the issuance of visas in the consulates across the world in light of on-going safety concerns.

ASAP
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February 1, 2022

OFCCP’s First Webinar on its New Contractor Portal Leaves Most Questions Unanswered

On February 1, 2022, the OFCCP presented a webinar on its new contractor portal through which covered contractors are being asked to certify whether they are meeting their requirement to develop and maintain annual AAPs.

ASAP
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February 1, 2022

New Laws Postpone Washington Cares Act Employee Premiums to July 1, 2023, and Require Employers to Refund any Premiums Already Collected

On January 27, 2022, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bills 1732 and 1733, delaying and amending the Washington Cares Act (WA Cares).

ASAP
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January 31, 2022

H-1B Cap Season is Fast Approaching

It’s that time of the year again: the H-1B cap season is around the corner!

ASAP
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January 31, 2022

Ontario, Canada Moves Back to Amended Step Three of its Roadmap to Reopen

With key public health indicators beginning to show signs of improvement and expected to continue, Ontario announced that commencing January 31, 2022, it would begin to take steps to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures.

ASAP
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January 31, 2022

Puerto Rico Government Issues Three New Executive Orders in Relation to COVID-19

On January 28, 2022, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued three additional executive orders in connection to COVID-19.

Littler Report
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January 27, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccination: A Littler Global Guide on Legal & Practical Implications in the Workplace (January 2022 Update)

The Firm’s International Practice Group has once again updated its COVID-19 Vaccination: A Littler Global Guide on Legal & Practical Implications in the Workplace.

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