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October 7, 2020

Ontario, Canada: Superior Court Determines Enforceability of Termination Clause

The Ontario Superior Court recently issued a decision addressing whether a termination clause in an employment agreement is enforceable.

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October 6, 2020

Michigan Agency Steps Up Mask Mandate and Other Requirements to Fill Void Created by Nullification of COVID-19 Executive Orders

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an emergency order prohibiting certain gatherings and mandating masks, partially filling the gap created by the Michigan Supreme Court’s opinion nullifying COVID-19 executive orders.

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October 5, 2020

In Fractured Opinion, Michigan Supreme Court Strikes Down Governor’s Emergency Authority

On October 2, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act of 1945 (EPGA), was an unconstitutional delegation of power by the legislative branch to the administrative branch.

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October 5, 2020

New York City Amends Its Sick Leave Law to Align with State Law and Adds New Requirements for City Employers

On September 29, 2020, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed New York City Council Int. No. 2032-A, which largely brings the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act into alignment with state law.

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October 5, 2020

OSHA Issues Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19 Reporting Obligations

On September 30, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding an employer’s obligation to report to OSHA cases of work-related COVID-19.

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October 5, 2020

California Makes Certain Human Resources Professionals and Supervisors Mandated Child Abuse Reporters

Effective January 1, 2021, certain California human resources professionals and front-line supervisors will be identified as mandated reporters of suspected child abuse.

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October 5, 2020

Pennsylvania Rule Increasing White Collar Exemption Salary Threshold Takes Effect

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry published its final rule to substantially increase the salary threshold for qualifying as an exempt Executive, Administrative and Professional (EAP) employee under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act.

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October 5, 2020

Ontario, Canada: Human Rights Tribunal Finds Midwives Underpaid Due to Gender Discrimination

In Association of Ontario Midwives v Ontario (Health and Long-Term Care), 2020 HRTO 165, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (HRTO) found that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOH) underpaid midwives due to gender discrimination.

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October 2, 2020

Connecticut to Enter Phase 3 of Reopening on October 8, 2020

Governor Ned Lamont recently announced details of Connecticut’s plan to move to Phase 3 of reopening amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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October 2, 2020

Michigan Extends Protection for Residents and Employees of Long-Term Care Facilities

On September 30, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-191, maintaining previously enacted infection control protocols in long-term care facilities and protections for its residents and employees.

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