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June 23, 2021

Santa Clara County Phases Out Vaccination Benchmarking Mandate

The Santa Clara County, California Health Officer issued an order in May that included a first-of-its-kind vaccination benchmarking mandate. On June 21, 2021, the Health Officer issued another order, phasing out that mandate due to high vaccination rates.

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June 22, 2021

MIOSHA Rescinds Emergency Workplace Rules as Michigan Returns to Full Capacity

Michigan returned to full capacity, lifting pandemic gathering restrictions and the state’s face mask orders, as the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration rescinded the existing COVID-19 Emergency Workplace Rules on June 22, 2021.

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June 22, 2021

Colorado Court Decides Issue of First Impression Regarding ERISA Preemption of State Divorce-Revocation Statute

An appellate court recently decided an issue of first impression regarding ERISA’s preemptive power over Colorado’s divorce-revocation statute, holding that ERISA preempts lawsuits against a former spouse to recover plan benefits that were distributed.

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June 21, 2021

Ontario, Canada Court of Appeal Upholds Jury’s $150,000 Punitive Damage Award Against Employer

In a recent case, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a jury’s $150,000 punitive damage award against an employer, where inadequate training and a supervisor's misconduct evidenced a company culture that did not sufficiently stress safety practices.

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June 21, 2021

Pandemic-Born Rules: Nevada’s Newest Employment Laws

In its 81st Session, the Nevada Legislature passed and Governor Sisolak signed into law approximately 140 pieces of new legislation. This article highlights key labor and employment laws that will soon take effect, or already are in effect.

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June 21, 2021

Michigan Governor Announces State Will Open to Full Capacity June 22

In a tremendous move toward pre-pandemic standards, Governor Whitmer announced that beginning June 22, 2021 nearly all COVID related orders will be lifted and Michigan will resume all activities.

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June 17, 2021

Cal/OSHA Standards Board Passes Revised Emergency Standard Regulation for COVID-19

On June 17, 2021, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted and passed its latest set of proposed revisions to the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Regulation, which took effect per an executive order by Governor Newsom.

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June 17, 2021

Texas Enacts New COVID-19 Liability Protection Law

On June 14, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Pandemic Liability Protection Act, which provides liability protections for health care providers, businesses, non-profits, religious institutions and schools that follow certain safety protocols.

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June 17, 2021

Colorado Supreme Court Finds Policies Requiring Forfeiture of Earned Vacation Unlawful

On June 14, 2021, the Colorado Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Nieto v. Clark’s Market, holding that company policies that provide for the forfeiture of earned vacation pay are unenforceable under Colorado law.

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June 17, 2021

Allied Behavior: Perceptions about Race (Juneteenth Edition)

A discussion about Juneteenth, the factors shaping our perceptions about race, and how to foster meaningful interactions in the workplace.

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