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April 13, 2020

Notable Amendments Made to New York’s Wage Parity Law Will Affect Home Health Care Employers

On April 3, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the 2020-2021 state budget bills, part of which amended the Home Health Care Worker Wage Parity Law.

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April 13, 2020

Los Angeles, California Adopts Rules to Implement Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Order

On April 11, 2020, the Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards issued rules implementing Mayor Eric Garcetti's emergency order that immediately required certain employers to provide supplemental paid sick leave during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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April 11, 2020

OSHA Sheds Light on COVID-19 Recording Requirements

On April 10, 2020, in a Friday night memo, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its guidance on whether employers are required to record cases of COVID-19 in their 300 Logs for reporting occupational injuries and illnesses.

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April 10, 2020

Fifth Circuit Weighs in on Personal Jurisdiction and Certification Issues in Rule 23 Class Actions

In a recent decision, the Fifth Circuit left open the possibility that federal courts may be prevented from exercising jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant, in a Rule 23 class action, with respect to non-resident class members.

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April 10, 2020

Massachusetts Court Provides Guidance on Joint Employer Liability and the Scope of the Outside Salesperson Exemption

In Jinks v. Credico (USA) LLC (March 31, 2020), Judge Kenneth Salinger in the Business Litigation Session of the Massachusetts Superior Court provided guidance on two important wage and hour issues.

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April 10, 2020

Massachusetts CARES: The Commonwealth Implements the CARES Act’s Unemployment Benefits

On April 9, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s administration announced the partial implementation of unemployment benefits in accordance with the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

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April 10, 2020

Connecticut Issues Mandatory Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Businesses and Nonprofits Still in Operation Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

On April 7, 2020, the governor of Connecticut issued Executive Order No. 7V which, among other things, requires every workplace in the state to take additional protective measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.

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April 9, 2020

Michigan Extends “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Order with Additional Restrictions on Retail Businesses

On April 9, 2020, Michigan’s Governor issued an Executive Order extending her April 3, 2020 Stay Home, Stay Safe Order through April 30, 2020, and including additional restrictions on retail businesses that remain open through the duration of the Order.

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April 9, 2020

CDC Updates Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Workers Exposed to COVID-19

On April 8, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published additional guidance for employers regarding safety practices for “critical infrastructure workers” who may have been exposed to COVID-19.

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April 9, 2020

Canada: Government Responds to Feedback on Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy with Proposed Changes

On April 8, 2020, Prime Minster Trudeau confirmed that changes will be made to the CEWS in response to the feedback.

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