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September 22, 2020

The Littler European Employer COVID-19 Survey Report

The survey report covers a range of additional legal and HR matters impacting European companies, including issues specific to employers in the UK, Germany, France and Italy.

Littler Report
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September 22, 2020

Ontario: Requirements for Mandatory Policies, Training and Postings

Employers with employees in Ontario often ask about legislative requirements under various employment statutes, including mandatory policies, training and postings.

Insight
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September 21, 2020

Ontario, Canada: Court Considers Employee’s Entitlement to Commissions “Booked and Billed” after Termination but During Reasonable Notice Period

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision clarified whether an employee was entitled to commissions that were “booked and billed” after his job termination, but during his reasonable notice period.

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September 18, 2020

Philadelphia Pandemic Laws Require Additional Paid Leave for Employees and Gig Workers, Other Pay and Benefits for Healthcare Workers

On September 17, 2020, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mayor Jim Kenney signed File Number 200303, an amendment to the city's generally applicable paid sick and safe time law, the Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces Ordinance (PHFWO).

ASAP
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September 18, 2020

Pennsylvania Federal Judge Finds Governor Wolf’s Pandemic Restrictions Unconstitutional

Pennsylvania’s gathering limitations, business shutdown and stay-at-home orders violate the United States Constitution, according to a federal judge in the Western District of Pennsylvania, who enjoined enforcement of those orders on September 14, 2020.

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September 18, 2020

California AB 685 Imposes New Notice and Reporting Obligations for COVID-19 Workplace Exposure

On September 17, 2020, California doubled down on its efforts to keep non-remote employees safe from COVID-19 exposure. Governor Newsom signed AB 685, new legislation that allows the state to track COVID-19 cases in the workplace more closely.

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September 17, 2020

Delaware’s COVID-19 Considerations for Healthcare and Home Health Industries

Delaware recently issued the 27th Modification: State of Emergency Declaration. The recent guidelines, which became effective September 4, contain several sector-specific requirements affecting the health and home care industries operating in Delaware.

Littler Report
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September 17, 2020

The Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine – Planning for the Employer Response

Many employers are hopeful that a vaccine for COVID-19 will be the silver bullet that will enable employers to return to some semblance of a pre-COVID workplace. Can an employer mandate that employees be vaccinated before coming back to work?

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September 16, 2020

Hawaii Amends its Ban the Box Law to Fortify Protections for Ex-Offenders

Hawaii has long had a law limiting the discretion that employers have to consider older conviction records in making employment decisions.

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September 16, 2020

California SB 1159 Expands Presumption of Workers’ Compensation Liability for COVID-19 Illness Claims

The California legislature has passed Senate Bill 1159, which creates a new framework for COVID-19-related workers’ compensation claims.

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