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December 10, 2020

Virginia Imposes New COVID-Related Restrictions on Individuals and Businesses

In the face of rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, on December 10, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 72, imposing new restrictions on individuals and businesses in the Commonwealth.

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December 10, 2020

Puerto Rico: A Testing Dilemma in Returning to Work Scenarios and the Governor’s Most Recent Executive Order

Almost a year into the pandemic, a question that plagues the minds of many employers is how to reintegrate employees who have been exposed to COVID-19, while simultaneously safeguarding the wellbeing of coworkers and clients.

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December 8, 2020

Michigan Extends its Lockdown until Mid-December

On December 7, 2020, due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases and related deaths, and in anticipation of further cases following the Thanksgiving holiday, Michigan has extended its epidemic order by 12 days.

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December 8, 2020

EEOC Data Tool Provides User-Friendly Access to Workplace Demographic Data that Could Prove Useful for Diversity Initiatives

On December 2, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched EEOC Explore, an interactive tool that allows users to view workplace demographic data collected through Form EEO-1.

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December 7, 2020

Los Angeles County Adopts “Public Health Council” Ordinance

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a program allowing third-party organizations in the food, apparel manufacturing, warehousing and storage, and restaurant sectors to create “Public Health Councils.”

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December 7, 2020

DOL Confirms It Will Comply with New Court Order on Wage Rates

The DOL has announced that it plans to comply with a court order invalidating an interim final rule that implemented significant and immediate increases in prevailing wage rates for skilled foreign workers.

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December 7, 2020

Ontario, Canada Court Finds Performance Concerns “Irrelevant” in Context of No-Cause Dismissal

Ontario’s Superior Court reminds employers they will not be entitled to plead cause in response to a wrongful dismissal claim if at the time of dismissal, the employer was aware it had grounds to terminate for cause, but chose not to do so.

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December 4, 2020

Dear Littler: Are Holiday Parties and Travel Canceled this Year?

The holidays are upon us, and we’re wondering what steps we can take to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our office.

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December 3, 2020

Snakes Off a Plane

There have been innumerable tales (or tails) about emotional support animals, such as peacocks, pigs, monkeys and turtles getting a free ride with their owners on commercial flights. The days of the flying petting zoo, however, are ending.

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December 3, 2020

CDC Issues New Quarantine Period Guidance

On December 2, 2020, the CDC issued its much-anticipated updated guidance suggesting that, depending on “local circumstances and resources,” individuals may be able to exit self-quarantine sooner than 14 days.

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