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March 21, 2020

Illinois to “Stay at Home” – What Does This Mean for Employers?

On March 20, 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued an Executive Order requiring all individuals currently living within the State of Illinois to “stay at home or at their place of residence,” except as specifically allowed.

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March 21, 2020

Immigration Compliance for Employers with H-1B Workers During COVID-19 Work-From-Home Initiatives

As many employers see shifts in business practices to allow teleworking during the COVID-19 outbreak, employers of nonimmigrant workers should be mindful of needed steps for continued compliance with the regulations governing nonimmigrant employment.

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March 21, 2020

Ninth Circuit Reinforces Prohibition Against “Extraneous” Information In Background Check Disclosures

On March 20, 2020, the Ninth Circuit issued its third opinion on the question of when an employer’s background check disclosure satisfies the so-called “standalone” disclosure requirement in the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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March 21, 2020

Exemptions to Travel Restrictions Permitting Work Permit Holders to Travel to Canada

A Directive was just published by Canadian Immigration authorities authorizing existing work permit holders, regardless of their current location, to enter Canada.

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March 21, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and its Interplay with Puerto Rico’s Local Provisions Regarding Vacation and Sick Leave

The emergency paid sick leave provided in the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act is in addition to the statutory sick leave benefit and applicable vacation leave to which Puerto Rico non-exempt employees are entitled.

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March 20, 2020

COVID-19 and Immigration Updates: Form I-9 Guidance, Border Closures, and More

This article briefly summarizes the recent governmental guidance on Form I-9 requirements, travel, and visa processing and services, among other matters, in response to the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.

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March 20, 2020

U.S.-Canada Joint Initiative: Temporary Restriction of Travelers Crossing the U.S.-Canada Border

Further to the announcement on March 18, 2020, the U.S.-Canada Joint Initiative: Temporary Restriction of Travelers Crossing the U.S.-Canada Border directive has been released.

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March 20, 2020

Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources Urges Employers to Adopt Teleworking Policies

The Secretary of Puerto Rico’s Department of Labor and Human Resources issued an Opinion (Opinion 2020-01) urging employers to adopt teleworking policies to mitigate possible contagion in the workplace.

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March 20, 2020

NORWAY: What are an employer’s rights and obligations during the COVID-19 outbreak?

This article provides a short overview of Norwegian employers’ obligations to their employees and rights to manage their business during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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March 20, 2020

UK Government to Underwrite 80% of Suspended Employee Wages

The UK government has just announced sweeping fiscal measures to support businesses and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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