Dear Littler
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September 30, 2020

Dear Littler: What are our voting leave obligations?

With the election coming up, employees in various states are asking about time off to vote. I thought everyone was voting by mail this year? What leave must we provide?

Insight
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September 30, 2020

Saskatchewan, Canada: Court of Appeal Affirms Moral Damages Award Due to Untruthful Employee Termination

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal affirmed an award of moral damages to a former employee upon finding that the employer had breached its duty of good faith and fair dealing when it was untruthful and misleading during the termination process.

ASAP
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September 30, 2020

UK: Brexit and Immigration – How do the rights of overseas workers change at the end of 2020?

Beginning January 1, 2021, a new immigration system will apply to both EU and Non-EU Nationals in the same way.

ASAP
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September 29, 2020

The Netherlands: Is a new contract after dismissal during a probationary period allowed?

A probationary period sometimes isn't long enough to gain a good impression of an employee and the employer might still want to give the employee a further chance.

Podcast
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September 29, 2020

Providing Benefits to LGBTQA+ Employees After Bostock

A podcast reviewing implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling in Bostock on employer sponsored health and welfare plan compliance.

ASAP
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September 29, 2020

AB 1731 Offers Much-Needed Reforms to California’s Work Sharing Program

Signed into law on September 28, 2020, AB 1731 moves California’s work sharing program into the 21st century by mandating an online application process and specific deadlines for delivering claim forms.

ASAP
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September 28, 2020

Michigan Issues Three Executive Orders Relaxing Gathering Restrictions, Re-opening Cinemas, and Requiring Facemasks for Kindergarteners

On September 25, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Orders (EO) 2020-183, 2020-184, and 2020-185 related to the pandemic.

Podcast
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September 28, 2020

Maintain your Distance: Solving COVID-19 Safety Issues Through Automation

This podcast covers key safety considerations as employers rapidly adopt automated technologies to aid their workforces in response to the current pandemic.

Insight
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September 26, 2020

A Closer Look at Trump’s Latest SCOTUS Nominee: Judge Amy Coney Barrett

On Saturday, September 26, President Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the bench occasioned by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Insight
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September 25, 2020

SEC Amends Whistleblower Award Program Rules

With a vote split down party lines, on September 23, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved several amendments to rules governing its Whistleblower Program.

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