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April 18, 2020

Brazilian Supreme Court of Justice Issues Favorable Ruling for Employers on COVID-19 Relief Measure

On April 17, 2020, a majority of the Brazilian Supreme Court of Justice (STF) upheld the constitutionality of Provisional Measure # 936 (MP # 936), bringing some relief for employers struggling to implement steps to reduce labor costs during the pandemic.

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April 17, 2020

California Extends COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave to Essential Food Sector Workers

On April 16, 2020, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-51-20, which took immediate effect and requires certain food sector workers to receive COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave during the pendency of any statewide stay-at-home order.

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April 17, 2020

México: Cómo Determinar si el COVID-19 es una Enfermedad de Trabajo

El Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social recientemente emitió los Criterios de calificación para casos con Coronavirus (COVID-19) como Enfermedad de Trabajo.

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April 17, 2020

Mexico: How to Determine if COVID-19 is an Occupational Illness

The Mexican Institute of Social Security recently provided guidance on the criteria employees need to meet for their COVID-19 infection to be considered as an occupational illness.

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April 17, 2020

OSHA Offers Relief to Employers for Their Non-Coronavirus-Related Obligations

On April 16, 2020, OSHA issued a memorandum, “Discretion in Enforcement when Considering an Employer's Good Faith Efforts During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic” (Discretion Memo).

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April 17, 2020

EEOC Temporarily Halts Issuance of Right-to-Sue Letters During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently confirmed that it has stopped issuing right-to-sue letters in an effort to delay the start of litigation deadlines.

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April 17, 2020

TUNISIA: Government Measures to Address COVID-19

Several ordinances have been adopted in Tunisia to limit the economic and social impact of the crisis and to assist companies during this period.

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April 17, 2020

COVID-19 Whistleblower and Retaliation Claims on the Rise – What Steps Can Employers Take Now?

Employers are facing multiple challenges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including an increased risk of whistleblower/retaliation claims from employees who allege they were disciplined or discharged for complaining about health of safety concerns.

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April 17, 2020

New Jersey Once Again Amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act and Temporary Disability Benefits Law

On April 14, 2020, Governor Murphy signed legislation amending the New Jersey Family Leave Act and the Temporary Disability Benefits Law to expand an employee’s permissible reasons to take leave and to receive benefits due to COVID-19.

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April 16, 2020

Puerto Rico’s Secretary of Labor and Human Resources Issues Guidance Requiring Employers to Adopt Plans to Control Employee Exposure to COVID-19 in the Workplace

On April 15, 2020, Puerto Rico’s Secretary of the Department of Labor and Human Resources issued guidance discussing the basic elements employers are required to include in their plans to limit employee exposure to COVID-19.

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