Insight
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September 7, 2022

Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Finds Employers’ Discretion in Awarding Discretionary Bonuses Must be Exercised Fairly and Reasonably

In Bowen v. JC Clark Ltd., the Ontario Court of Appeal put employers on notice that their discretion in awarding discretionary bonuses is not unconstrained and must be exercised fairly and reasonably.

Insight
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September 6, 2022

NLRB Proposes New Joint-Employer Standard That Would Dramatically Expand Scope of “Joint Employment” Under the National Labor Relations Act

On September 6, 2022, the U.S. National Labor Relations Board delivered employers a slightly belated Labor Day “present” – a proposal to revise yet again its standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act.

Insight
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September 6, 2022

Colorado Issues Final Rules on Benefits and Employer Participation Requirements for Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, Clarifies Private Plan Option

Colorado’s rulemaking process regarding its new paid family and medical leave insurance program (“FAMLI”) continues.

Podcast
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September 6, 2022

The Works Council Under Dutch Law

This podcast episode sheds light on the works council’s purpose and added value in the decision-making process.

WPI Report
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September 5, 2022

WPI Labor Day Report 2022

This Report examines reasons for the sizable jobs gap, how the Biden administration and state and local legislatures have shaped employment policy, the challenges presented by the evolving nature of work, and the urgent need for federal policy reforms.

Littler Report
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September 2, 2022

Minding the Pay Gap: What Employers Need to Know as Pay Equity Protections Widen

The pay gap–paying women and other historically marginalized groups less for the same or substantially similar work–has long been in the media spotlight. This report provides a discussion of the nuts and bolts of the various existing pay equity laws.

ASAP
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September 2, 2022

Puerto Rico Governor Declares Monkeypox State of Emergency: Why Should Employers Take Note?

On September 1, 2022, Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order 2022-044, declaring a State of Emergency in Puerto Rico as a result of the monkeypox virus.

ASAP
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September 2, 2022

Appeals Court Limits Injunction of Government Contractor Vaccine Mandate, But Enforcement Unlikely for Now

On August 26, 2022, the Eleventh Circuit upheld a lower court’s injunction of Executive Order 14042, President Biden’s executive order requiring employees working on federal government contracts to be vaccinated for COVID-19, but narrowed its scope.

Insight
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August 31, 2022

California Legislature Advances Fast Food Industry Regulation Bill

A bill with significant implications for California’s fast food industry is on its way to Governor Newsom’s Desk.

Insight
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August 31, 2022

New York Department of Health Extends Deadline and Issues Additional Guidance for Health Care Worker Bonus Program

On August 29, the New York State Department of Health issued updated guidance and addressed a number of questions raised under the New York Health Care Worker Bonus Program.

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