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October 26, 2021

Ontario, Canada Introduces Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021

A proposed bill would amend Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 and other statutes in the province to improve protection and support of workers and provide Ontario with a competitive advantage in attracting innovative global talent.

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October 26, 2021

Pro Bono Week Podcast – Veterans Consortium: Appellate Work for Veterans

Michael McCabe, Matthew Hank, and Daniel Kim describe Matt and Dan’s work with the Veterans Consortium defending claims for veterans.

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October 25, 2021

Ontario, Canada Announces Phased Plan to Lift Remaining Public Health and Workplace Safety Measures by March 2022

On October 22, 2021, Ontario announced the release of its phased plan to gradually lift all remaining public health and workplace safety measures by March 2022, as set out in A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long Term.

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October 25, 2021

Pro Bono Week Podcast – Law Firm Antiracism Alliance: Changing Laws and Policies for Racial Justice

Jenny Schwendemann and Paul Sopher discuss the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA) and their work to change laws and policies for racial justice.

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October 22, 2021

Clawback clauses in the Netherlands can be a risky business

"Clawback clauses" state that employees must refund all or part of their variable bonus if it is determined that the bonus should not have been paid out in the first place. Contractual clawbacks had a part to play in three recent court rulings.

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October 22, 2021

Canada: Updated Guidance on How Employers Should Fill Out Records of Employment During COVID-19 Pandemic

On October 15, 2021, Employment and Social Development Canada updated its website with information for employers, to provide updated guidance regarding how employers should fill out Records of Employment.

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October 21, 2021

Oregon Federal Court Joins Other Jurisdictions in Denying Challenge to Government-Issued Vaccine Mandate

On October 18, 2021, an Oregon federal district court denied a request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the Oregon Health Authority’s recent Vaccine Orders from taking effect.

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October 21, 2021

New York’s General Contractors are Jointly Liable for Construction Worker Wages

Last month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation, S.2766C/A.3350A, that automatically makes general contractors jointly and severally liable for wages, benefits, or wage supplements owed by subcontractors to construction workers.

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October 21, 2021

Ontario, Canada Makes Available Enhanced Digital Vaccine Certificate with QR Code and Verify Ontario App

Since September 22, 2021, patrons of restaurants and other specified businesses and organizations in Ontario have been required to provide proof of full vaccination status and identification at the entry point of applicable premises.

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October 21, 2021

Germany: 3 practical tips for introducing a vaccination bonus in your company

Companies are dependent on as many of their employees as possible being vaccinated against the coronavirus. Monetary incentives involve some legal pitfalls in Germany. A vaccination quorum offers companies a way out.

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