ASAP
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June 2, 2020

Puerto Rico Governor Signs New Civil Code

On June 1, 2020, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Hon. Wanda Vázquez-Garced, signed into law Puerto Rico’s new Civil Code.

Littler Report
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June 2, 2020

The Littler COVID-19 Return to Work Survey Report

With stay-at-home orders across the country being lifted, employers are navigating a host of legal and operational issues in bringing employees back to the workplace.

Insight
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June 2, 2020

NLRB Moves Forward with Bulk of Final Election Rule Changes Despite Blow Dealt by Federal Court

On May 30, 2020, a district court issued a much-anticipated ruling that vacates major portions of the NLRB’s Final Rule on Representation Case Procedures, but leaves several important adjustments to timelines and pre-election submissions intact.

ASAP
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June 2, 2020

New Jersey Issues a New Posting Concerning Worker Misclassification

Earlier this year, Governor Murphy signed a package of legislation aimed at tightening worker misclassification enforcement in New Jersey. One of these new measures, Assembly Bill 5843, established a new posting requirement for employers.

ASAP
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June 2, 2020

Government of Ontario, Canada Issues New Regulation Favourable to Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

On May 29, 2020, the government of Ontario filed Ontario Regulation 228/20 (Regulation) under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA).

ASAP
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June 1, 2020

California Executive Order Extends Certain Cal/OSHA Deadlines for Issuing and Appealing Citations

The COVID-19 pandemic and statewide closures have brought significant disruptions to government functions and the private sector. Cal/OSHA has likewise been impacted by the closures.

Insight
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June 1, 2020

OSHA Clarifies Safety Requirements for the Construction Industry and Those Performing Work in Occupied Homes During COVID-19

Have you updated your Workplace Safety and Health Program to identify and address the new hazards COVID-19 creates? If not, now is the time.

ASAP
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May 29, 2020

Return to Work Protocols for São Paulo, Brazil

On May 27, 2020, the Governor of the State of São Paulo, Brazil unveiled the details for reopening the state.

ASAP
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May 29, 2020

The Netherlands: Economic Relief Package Extended

On May 28, 2020, the Dutch government announced that the economic relief package in connection with the coronavirus crisis will be extended by one month, to October 1, 2020.

ASAP
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May 29, 2020

CAL/OSHA Issues Guidance on Recording and Reporting Requirements for COVID-19 Cases

On May 27, 2020, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, also known as Cal/OSHA, issued the guidance for employers regarding recording and reporting requirements pertaining to COVID-19 cases.

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