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May 16, 2023

Florida’s Governor Signs Bill to Defund DEI Initiatives at Colleges

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill (SB) 266, officially prohibiting the state’s public colleges and universities from spending state or federal money on programs or campus activities that advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

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May 16, 2023

As Minnesota Nears Broad Marijuana Legalization, Employers Should Anticipate Testing, Policy Changes

With just days remaining in the legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers remain on track to legalize recreational marijuana.

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May 16, 2023

Colorado Supplemental Sick Leave Relating to COVID-19 Ends in June 2023

Since January 1, 2021, Colorado’s Healthy Families & Workplaces Act has required employers to provide up to 80 hours of supplemental public health emergency leave for conditions relating to COVID-19. That obligation ends on June 9, 2023.

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May 16, 2023

Chicago Clarifies that its Anti-Harassment Law Applies to all Employers with Employees Working in Chicago

In recently published guidance, Chicago corrects its position on its amended sexual harassment ordinance to clarify that the requirements of the new sexual harassment protections apply to all employers whose employees work in Chicago.

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May 16, 2023

Ontario, Canada Appeal Court Shows Importance of Proper Assessment of Employees’ Entitlement to LTD Benefits When on Leave or Disabled

The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed an employer’s appeal of a finding that an employee who was on a temporary leave at the time of an injury was entitled to receive long-term disability benefits, which were included in the group benefits plan.

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May 15, 2023

What Does the End of Title 42 and I-9 Flexibility Mean for Employers?

U.S. immigration policy and the Biden administration’s response to the ongoing migration crisis have been hot topics in the news.

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May 15, 2023

Dutch Court Finds Employer Discriminated by Not Renewing an Employment Contract Due to Pregnancy

A Dutch court recently found that a manager's WhatsApp message suggested that the employer did not renew an employee’s contract because of her pregnancy and/or her future motherhood.

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May 15, 2023

Minnesota Is Poised to Enact a Law Banning Virtually All Non-Compete Agreements

A bill banning virtually all covenants not to compete (also known as non-compete agreements) is headed to the Minnesota State Senate and House of Representatives, where it is widely expected to pass.

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May 11, 2023

CMS Plans to Unwind Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Healthcare Employers

Given a recent announcement by the Biden-Harris administration ending the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, CMS has stated that it will “soon end” its mandatory vaccination requirement.

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May 11, 2023

U.S. Department of Transportation Adopts Oral Fluid Testing for Regulated Drug and Alcohol Programs

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has published regulations overhauling and expanding its regulated employee testing program to include oral fluids drug tests.

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