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December 7, 2020

DOL Confirms It Will Comply with New Court Order on Wage Rates

The DOL has announced that it plans to comply with a court order invalidating an interim final rule that implemented significant and immediate increases in prevailing wage rates for skilled foreign workers.

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December 7, 2020

Ontario, Canada Court Finds Performance Concerns “Irrelevant” in Context of No-Cause Dismissal

Ontario’s Superior Court reminds employers they will not be entitled to plead cause in response to a wrongful dismissal claim if at the time of dismissal, the employer was aware it had grounds to terminate for cause, but chose not to do so.

Dear Littler
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December 4, 2020

Dear Littler: Are Holiday Parties and Travel Canceled this Year?

The holidays are upon us, and we’re wondering what steps we can take to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our office.

Insight
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December 3, 2020

Snakes Off a Plane

There have been innumerable tales (or tails) about emotional support animals, such as peacocks, pigs, monkeys and turtles getting a free ride with their owners on commercial flights. The days of the flying petting zoo, however, are ending.

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December 3, 2020

CDC Issues New Quarantine Period Guidance

On December 2, 2020, the CDC issued its much-anticipated updated guidance suggesting that, depending on “local circumstances and resources,” individuals may be able to exit self-quarantine sooner than 14 days.

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December 3, 2020

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program Revised and Extended

On November 19, 2020, Bill C-9, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy) (Bill C-9) received Royal Assent.

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December 2, 2020

U.S. District Court Sets Aside New Immigration Rules on Specialty Occupation and Wage Levels

In a much-anticipated decision, a federal court on December 1, 2020, ruled in favor of business and university plaintiffs, setting aside two new interim final rules that would have instituted major changes to the H-1B program.

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December 1, 2020

UK: Five Bits of Good News for Employers from the New DSAR Guidance

We’ve seen a big increase in the use of data subject access requests (DSARs) over the last few years in the UK. Recently-updated guidance, on how to deal with these requests in practice, should provide some reassurance to employers.

Insight
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December 1, 2020

New Brunswick, Canada: Appellate Court Finds in Favor of Employee in Wrongful Dismissal Action

In a recent decision, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal considered an employee’s appeal of a decision dismissing his action for damages in lieu of reasonable notice upon his job termination without cause.

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November 30, 2020

Ontario, Canada: “Inspection Blitzes” Launched to Ensure Businesses Take Steps Necessary to Stop Transmission of COVID-19

On November 19, 2020, Ontario announced it had launched “inspection blitzes” to help stop the transmission of COVID-19 and keep workers safe.

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