Littler Report
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February 9, 2021

The Littler COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Survey Report

Littler’s latest survey of more than 1,800 in-house counsel, HR professionals and C-suite executives finds most employers unlikely to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for a variety of reasons.

ASAP
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February 9, 2021

Seventh Circuit Decision Protects Employer’s Consideration of Long-Term Needs During Hiring Process

An interviewer’s note that a job applicant was “at the end of her career” was not conclusive evidence of age discrimination, according to a recent Seventh Circuit opinion.

Insight
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February 9, 2021

OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace

On January 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released guidance for employers: Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace.

ASAP
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February 9, 2021

Tax Court Reiterates the Proper Tax Treatment of “Physical Injuries” in Employment Cases

In Stassi v. Commissioner, the U.S. Tax Court found that a settlement was not excludable from income as a personal physical injury because the taxpayer failed to demonstrate that her shingles was caused by her employer’s workplace.

ASAP
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February 9, 2021

Ontario, Canada: New and Updated Guidance for Businesses Required to Have a Written COVID-19 Safety Plan

Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development recently provided new and updated guidance for businesses that are required to have a written safety plan, including all businesses operating during a lockdown or shutdown.

ASAP
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February 8, 2021

Is Your PTO Policy a Contract? Minnesota Supreme Court Finds General Handbook Disclaimer Does Not Necessarily Disclaim PTO Obligations

On February 3, 2021, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that a general disclaimer that a handbook should not be construed as a contract may not be effective to prevent a paid time off policy contained in the handbook from forming a contract.

Littler Report
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February 8, 2021

What to do about "Global COVID Nomads" and Other Wandering Workers Who Telecommute from Abroad for Personal Reasons

The COVID-19 pandemic set off enormous disruptions across workforces worldwide. The instant worldwide transformation to ubiquitous work-from-home inevitably sparked novel logistical problems and sticky legal challenges.

Insight
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February 8, 2021

Ontario, Canada: Court of Appeal Upholds $1.27 Million Damage Award for Constructive Dismissal

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has upheld a decision awarding an employee one of the highest damage awards ever granted in Canada for constructive dismissal ($1,270,000).

ASAP
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February 8, 2021

Employers in Puerto Rico Must Adopt Workplace Harassment Protocols by August 2, 2021: Five Things Employers Should Know

On February 3, 2021, the Puerto Rico Department of Labor (PR DOL) published the Guidelines on Workplace Harassment in Puerto Rico’s Private Sector.

ASAP
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February 5, 2021

H-1B Cap Selection Process Update – DHS Postpones Effective Date of Final Rule

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will delay the effective date of a rule issued two weeks prior to the end of the Trump administration that seeks to change how H-1B “specialty occupation” visa applications are processed.

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