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August 18, 2021

The Trend Continues: Illinois Imposes Additional Prerequisites and Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Restrictive Covenants

In the last 10 years, states across the country have passed measures imposing new requirements and restrictions on employers wishing to use non-compete agreements with their workforces.

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August 18, 2021

New York State Requires Healthcare Workers to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19

All healthcare workers in New York State, including staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, adult care facilities and other congregate care settings, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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August 18, 2021

Canada: $15 per Hour Federal Minimum Wage Will Take Effect December 29, 2021

A new federal minimum wage of $15 per hour applicable to federally regulated employees in the private sector was included in the Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1. The new wage rate will take effect on December 29, 2021.

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August 18, 2021

Ontario, Canada: New COVID-19 Guidelines Released for Fully Immunized and Previously Positive Individuals

On August 11, 2021, Ontario released new guidance providing updated recommendations for case, contact, and outbreak management of fully immunized and previously positive individuals in the province.

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August 17, 2021

OSHA Publishes Updated COVID-19 Guidance in Light of Rising Delta Variant Cases

On August 13, 2021, OSHA issued updated guidance to better align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s July 27, 2021 recommendations, given the rising cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant.

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August 17, 2021

The Key to NYC Pass: Vax Up or Miss Out

On August 16, 2021, NYC’s mayor issued Executive Order No. 225, as well as FAQs, on the Key to NYC Pass, which requires that patrons and employees of certain establishments provide proof of vaccination to enter.

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August 17, 2021

NYC Mandates Retirement for All

New York City employers that do not offer their own retirement savings plans to employees will soon be required to do so.

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August 17, 2021

Ontario, Canada Court Awards Employee Longer Reasonable Notice Period Due to Pandemic’s Impact

In a recent wrongful dismissal action, the court awarded the employee one month more than it would have otherwise because of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on his ability to secure new employment and the degree of uncertainty it caused.

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August 17, 2021

Canada: British Columbia Office of the Human Rights Commissioner Provides Guidance to Employers on Vaccination Status Policies

British Columbia recently provided guidance on how employers can respect human rights when developing “vaccination status policies.”

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August 16, 2021

Texas: Mask On, Mask Off, Mask On…

In an apparent rebuttal to Governor Abbott’s July 29, 2021, Executive Order (GA-38), Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued his own Order on August 11, 2021.

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