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April 9, 2020

Michigan Extends “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Order with Additional Restrictions on Retail Businesses

On April 9, 2020, Michigan’s Governor issued an Executive Order extending her April 3, 2020 Stay Home, Stay Safe Order through April 30, 2020, and including additional restrictions on retail businesses that remain open through the duration of the Order.

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April 9, 2020

CDC Updates Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Workers Exposed to COVID-19

On April 8, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published additional guidance for employers regarding safety practices for “critical infrastructure workers” who may have been exposed to COVID-19.

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April 9, 2020

Canada: Government Responds to Feedback on Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy with Proposed Changes

On April 8, 2020, Prime Minster Trudeau confirmed that changes will be made to the CEWS in response to the feedback.

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April 9, 2020

Texas Stay Home Orders: A State and Local Update

On March 31, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order No. GA-14 relating to statewide continuity of essential services and activities during the COVID-19 crisis.

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April 9, 2020

Cal/OSHA Issues Guidance for Agricultural Employers on COVID-19 Infection Prevention

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, recently issued safety and health guidance for agricultural employers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

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April 9, 2020

The L.A. Story of Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

Things have been pretty chaotic and confusing for employers and employees during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Unfortunately, in an effort to help, the City of Los Angeles has unintentionally increased both.

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April 9, 2020

Knowing the Way to San Jose's Emergency Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

On April 7, 2020, the San Jose, California City Council adopted two essentially identical ordinances that require covered employers to provide emergency paid sick leave.

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April 9, 2020

Government of Alberta, Canada Mandates Closure of “Non-essential” Businesses

On March 27, 2020, the Government of Alberta ordered the closure of all “non-essential” businesses.

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April 9, 2020

United Kingdom: Updates and FAQs on the UK Furlough Scheme

On March 20, 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an unprecedented package of measures to help workers and employers in the UK, including a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. This article summarises the grant, which is available to all UK employers.

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April 9, 2020

Los Angeles Joins the Trend, as States and Localities Adopt Face Covering Requirements

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, numerous jurisdictions across the country, including Los Angeles, have issued new guidelines for employers and the general public concerning the use of face masks or other face coverings while outside the home.

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