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December 12, 2022

First Circuit Creates New Fiduciary Duty Under ERISA for Insurers Accepting Group Premiums from Employers

The First Circuit recently ruled that an insurer owes a fiduciary duty to all employees enrolling in group benefit plans to verify eligibility for coverage at or near the time of enrollment under ERISA.

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December 12, 2022

Ontario, Canada’s Superior Court Decides Bill 124 Violates s. 2(d) of Charter (Right to Freedom of Association) and Declares it Void and of No Effect

In Ontario English Catholic Teachers Assoc. v. His Majesty, 2022, ONSC 6658, Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice declared Bill 124, Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, to be void and of no effect.

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December 12, 2022

DOL Issues Final Rule for ERISA Fiduciaries Considering Socially Conscious Investments

A new rule clarifies how and when fiduciaries of retirement plans subject to ERISA can make investment decisions that promote environmental, social, or governance (ESG) goals or otherwise reflect ESG considerations.

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December 12, 2022

Ontario, Canada: Occupational Health and Safety Act Amendments Requiring Certain Employers to Have Naloxone Kits Proclaimed in Force

On December 8, 2022, Ontario proclaimed in force amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) made in Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022.

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December 8, 2022

New Jersey Edges Closer to Implementing Landmark WARN Law

A bill advancing in the New Jersey Legislature would expedite the implementation of significant changes to the state’s WARN law.

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December 7, 2022

Littler World Cup Matchups Part 6: Harassment

The World Cup quarter finals are close at hand. We have been following the games with our own matchups, comparing labor and employment laws of participating countries.

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December 7, 2022

Clarity at last? German Federal Labor Court Explains the Rules for Recording Working Time

After almost three months, Germany’s Federal Labor Court has published the reasons for its decision that employers must record working hours in Germany.

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December 5, 2022

New York Department of Health Updates Return-To-Work Protocols for Healthcare Personnel and Adopts CDC Recommendations

The New York Department of Health has circulated a revised Advisory on return-to-work protocols for healthcare personnel after infection or exposure to COVID-19.

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December 5, 2022

Canada’s Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits to be Extended From 15 to 26 Weeks and Federal Medical Leave from 15 to 27 Weeks

On November 25, 2022, Canada announced that, commencing on December 18, 2022, Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits will be extended permanently from 15 weeks to 26 weeks.

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December 5, 2022

New Laws Extend Employment Authorization Eligibility Granted to Refugees/Parolees to Certain Individuals from Afghanistan and Ukraine

Recent laws enable eligible parolees and their qualifying family members from Afghanistan and Ukraine to be employment authorized incident to their “parole” status effective November 21, 2022.

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