Insight
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February 24, 2022

Canada: Arbitrator Finds Termination Consequences of Long-Term Care Home’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy Violated Collective Agreement

An arbitrator recently struck from a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy a provision providing for employment termination for failure to comply.

ASAP
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February 24, 2022

German Federal Cabinet Approves Bill to Increase the Minimum Wage

On February 23, 2022, the German Federal Cabinet approved the draft legislation by Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil to raise the minimum wage, thus giving the green light to a key election promise of the Social Democratic Party.

Podcast
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February 23, 2022

A Conversation on Black Health and Wellness with Dr. Adia Gooden: Part One

A conversation about the impact of systemic health inequity on Black Americans, and the importance of self-advocacy and being heard when it comes to resolving health issues.

Dear Littler
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February 23, 2022

Dear Littler: Is paying employees with cryptocurrency an option?

Over the past several months we have heard from multiple applicants and employees about whether the company offers cryptocurrency as an option for compensation.

Insight
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February 23, 2022

Ontario, Canada ESA Guidance Includes New Chapters on Disconnecting from Work Policies and Non-competition Agreements

On February 18, 2022, Ontario’s Your guide to the Employment Standards Act was updated to include two new chapters that provide guidance on recent amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA).

ASAP
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February 18, 2022

Fifth Circuit Reverses Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Vaccine Mandate Case

A split panel in the Fifth Circuit is the first appellate court to signal certain private employer vaccine mandates could be vulnerable.

ASAP
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February 18, 2022

Mississippi Legalizes Medical Cannabis

On February 2, 2022, Mississippi became the latest state to create a medical marijuana law. The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (MMCA) became effective immediately upon Governor Tate Reeves’s signature.

ASAP
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February 18, 2022

New York State Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Booster Deadline Will Not Be Enforced – For Now

The NY Department of Health has issued a press release stating that the booster requirement that was to apply to all healthcare workers eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot will not be enforced on February 21, 2022 as originally announced.

Insight
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February 18, 2022

California Labor Commissioner Issues 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Posters and FAQs, But Many Questions Remain

The California Labor Commissioner has published the mandatory posters concerning the 2022 COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave law, as well as a set of FAQs.

ASAP
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February 17, 2022

Booster Mandates for Puerto Rico Employees and Additional COVID-19 Measures

Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi has issued three news executive orders revising travelers’ declaration requirements, relaxing COVID-19 restrictions and providing for additional vaccine booster mandates for certain employees.

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