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October 31, 2018

Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulation on Injury and Illness Recording and Recordkeeping Will Require Certain Employer Action by December 31, 2018

Recently, Cal/OSHA published its Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action on Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, as required by Assembly Bill 2334, which was signed into law last month.

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October 29, 2018

Do New California Restrictions on Confidentiality Provisions Tie Employer Hands on Releases and Other Employee Contracts?

A discussion of major upcoming changes to California laws governing employee release and confidentiality agreements.

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October 29, 2018

New Zealand Moves to Streamline Procedure for Employee Equal Pay Claims

The New Zealand Government recently introduced the Equal Pay Amendment Bill, which aims to enable women to lodge pay equity claims more easily.

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October 26, 2018

Ontario, Canada: Proposed Legislation Would Repeal Certain Amendments Made by Bill 148

On October 23, 2018, the Ontario government announced its intent to repeal amendments made by Bill 148, The Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act, 2017.

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October 26, 2018

New Jersey Releases FAQ on Paid Sick and Safe Time Law

Just days before New Jersey’s paid sick and safe time law is set to take effect, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions to help employers comply with the new law.

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October 25, 2018

Paid Sick Leave Changes in New York City and Westchester County Impact Empire State Employers

Recent developments in New York City and Westchester County, New York, may require employers to review their existing leave policies and procedures.

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October 24, 2018

Managing Seasonal Employee Paid Sick and Safe Time

Many businesses will temporarily increase staffing levels for the upcoming holiday season, and employers may wonder if seasonal employees are entitled to paid sick leave.

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October 22, 2018

Federal Court Limits Scope of OSHA Inspection Authority

The Eleventh Circuit recently affirmed a district court decision to limit the scope of an inspection sought by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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October 22, 2018

Connecticut to Implement Mandatory IRA Program for Private-Sector Employees in 2019

The State of Connecticut has announced that in January 2019 it will begin requiring private-sector employers without their own workplace-based retirement plans to enroll employees in IRAs sponsored by the state.

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October 19, 2018

About Face: OSHA Clarifies that Safety-Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug/Alcohol Testing ARE Permissible

On October 11, 2018, in an about-face on prior guidance, OSHA issued a significant Standard Interpretation Memorandum regarding safety-incentive programs and post-incident drug/alcohol testing.

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