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December 16, 2021

24 Key Developments in Canadian Labour and Employment Law in 2021

In 2021, Canada saw significant statutory and case law developments in labour and employment law, some of which related to COVID-19. This Insight provides an overview of key 2021 developments, with links to more detailed articles and commentary.

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December 16, 2021

Government of Canada Advises Canadians—Regardless of Vaccination Status—to Avoid Non-essential International Travel

On December 15, 2021, the Public Health Agency of Canada issued a Level 3 COVID-19 Global travel advisory, which advises Canadians, regardless of their vaccination status, to avoid non-essential travel internationally.

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December 15, 2021

California Issues Universal Masking Order Covering All “Indoor Public Settings”

On December 13, 2021, the California Department of Public Heath (CDPH) issued new guidance requiring universal statewide masking indoors, irrespective of vaccination status, between December 15, 2021 and January 15, 2022.

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December 15, 2021

Colorado’s Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Providers Remains in Effect Despite Stays to CMS Vaccine Mandate

Healthcare providers in Colorado must be cognizant of multiple rules relating to vaccine mandates for their employees.

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December 14, 2021

Down the Rabbit Hole: A Trip through the OFCCP’s New Contractor Portal

On December 2, 2021 the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued an announcement introducing its new contractor portal.

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December 14, 2021

City of Philadelphia Announces Food Establishment Vaccine Mandate

In response to rising COVID-19 case rates, on December 13, 2021, the Philadelphia Department of Health announced a vaccine mandate for patrons and staff of all establishments that sell food or drink for on-site consumption within Philadelphia city limits.

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December 14, 2021

EU Proposes New Legislation to Protect “Digital Labor Platform” Workers from Status Misclassification

The European Commission on December 9, 2021, published proposed legislation that, if passed, would mark a fundamental change in the way digital labor platforms operating in the EU approach their employment law compliance.

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December 13, 2021

Florida Issues Emergency Rule and FAQs on its Vaccine Mandate Law

After the passage of Florida Statute 381.00317, employers with employees in Florida were left with new rules relating to COVID-19 vaccination policies, in many instances contrary to the signaled direction of federal government rules and guidance.

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December 13, 2021

Ontario, Canada Extends COVID-19 Paid Sick Days to July 31, 2022 and Deemed IDEL to July 30, 2022

On December 7, 2021, Ontario announced it would extend the availability of Paid Infectious Disease Leave until July 31, 2022, and the temporary relief measures from the termination and severance provisions of the ESA until July 30, 2022.

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December 10, 2021

Back to Basics: New York State Mandates Masks in Indoor Public Places

On December 10, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that face masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces in New York State, effective December 13, 2021.

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