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September 30, 2022

California Extends COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Through 2022, Makes Small Amendment and Offers Grants for Smaller Employers

On September 29, 2022, California’s governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 152, which immediately extends the obligation of employers with 26 or more employees to provide COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave through December 31, 2022.

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September 29, 2022

Canada Removes All COVID-19 Entry Restrictions for All Travelers Regardless of Citizenship Effective October 1, 2022

On September 26, 2022, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced that effective October 1, 2022, Canada’s COVID-19 entry restrictions will be removed for all travellers regardless of citizenship.

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September 29, 2022

Do employers have obligations under OSHA with respect to COVID-19 safety?

Do employers have obligations under OSHA with respect to COVID-19 safety?Employers are subject to…

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September 28, 2022

Puerto Rico Treasury Department Takes Action in Response to Hurricane Fiona

On September 17, 2022, Puerto Rico Governor Hon. Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order No. OE-2022-045, declaring a state of emergency due to the passing of Hurricane Fiona through the Island.

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September 28, 2022

Ontario, Canada Court Determines Plaintiff Employee (Not Independent Contractor) Wrongfully Terminated by Common Employers

In a wrongful dismissal action against four corporate defendants that were part of a family business, the plaintiff claimed the defendants were common employers, that he was their employee prior to his dismissal, and was therefore owed damages.

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September 28, 2022

Employment Measures Against Inflation in France and in the UK

In response to rising inflation, the French and UK governments have instituted various measures that affect employers.

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September 23, 2022

New York City Proposes Regulations to Clarify Requirements for Using Automated Employment Decision Tools

On September 23, 2022, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) proposed additional rules relating to Local Law 144 of 2021, which will regulate the use of automated employment decision tools starting January 1, 2023.

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September 23, 2022

Department of State’s October Visa Bulletin Includes Significant Reduction in EB-2 Visa Availability

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released its Visa Bulletin for October 2022. The Visa Bulletin is a monthly DOS publication regarding immigrant visa availability.

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September 22, 2022

Dear Littler: Do we need to do anything different for Monkeypox?

After we finally got our minds (and workplace policies and practices) wrapped around COVID-19, our employees have now expressed concern about monkeypox and what we’re doing about it.

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September 22, 2022

Quiet Quitting, Mouse-Jigglers, Career Polygamy?? Should Employers Be Worried?

“Quiet quitting,” “career polygamy,” “overemployment,” “mouse-jigglers,” and “DJs for work meetings”? Social media has exploded with stories of employees rejecting “hustle culture,” reclaiming work-life balance, and prioritizing their own well-being.

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