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November 3, 2021

New Dutch Law to Require More Women in Top Jobs

In September 2021, the Dutch Senate ratified the “Act to ensure a more balanced ratio between men and women on the management and supervisory boards of large public limited and private limited companies,” known as the Diversity Quota and Targets Act.

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November 2, 2021

New Brazilian Ordinance Restricts Employers’ Use of Vaccination Mandates

On November 1, 2021, Brazil’s Ministry of Labor and Welfare issued Ordinance # 620/2021, establishing rules and restrictions relating to the vaccination of employees against COVID-19.

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November 2, 2021

Dutch government works on corona pass for the workplace

During a November 2 press conference, the Dutch government announced stricter COVID-19-related measures in connection with the rising infection rates.

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November 1, 2021

The Netherlands: Update on employers' use of CoronaCheck app

There are several considerations Dutch employers need to keep in mind if they want to scan the QR code on their employees' CoronaCheck app. This discussion is now in full swing and CEOs of a number of multinationals have joined the fray.

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October 29, 2021

$10 Million “Reverse” Race & Gender Discrimination Verdict Gives DE&I Programs a Halloween Fright

For the past several years, companies have been focused on creating and executing meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) programs to address the multi-faceted challenges—and opportunities—of diversifying their workforces.

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October 29, 2021

DOL Publishes Final Rule to Resurrect 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees

On October 28, 2021, the DOL announced publication of a final “dual jobs” rule, which reverses course from a December 2020 final rule and resurrects the so-called “80/20 Rule” that governs how tipped employees must be paid under the FLSA.

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October 29, 2021

Pro Bono Week Podcast – Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts: Representing Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers

Jenny Schwendemann and Gary Glaser discuss Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts and Gary’s work representing Off-Broadway theatres and producers.

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October 28, 2021

New Jersey Quietly Rolls Back Temporary Suspension of Employer Withholding Rules for Teleworking Employees

Effective October 1, 2021, the New Jersey Division of Taxation (the “NJDT”) ended the temporary relief period with regard to employers’ obligation to withhold income taxes for teleworking employees who work in New Jersey.

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October 28, 2021

Europe and Canada Seek to Mandate Human Rights Due Diligence and Transparency Obligations on Companies and Their Global Partners

This year has seen a number of international and regional legislative efforts imposing human rights due diligence and transparency obligations on multinational employers.

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October 28, 2021

Pro Bono Week Podcast – National Immigrant Justice Center: Representing Asylum Seekers

David Haase and Lavanga Wijekoon talk about cases referred from the National Immigrant Justice Center and Lavanga’s work representing asylum seekers in the United States.

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