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December 23, 2021

New Year, New Rules: Chicago Will Require Proof of Vaccination to Enter Most Public Establishments as of January 3, 2022

On December 21, 2021, Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued Public Health Order 2021-2, a vaccine mandate for certain public accommodations that is meant to help curb the spread of COVID-19 as the Omicron variant continues to surge.

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December 23, 2021

Massachusetts High Court Adopts Federal Standard for Joint Employer Liability Under State Wage and Hour Law

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently set forth the appropriate method for determining whether two companies are “joint employers” for purposes of the Massachusetts wage and hour laws.

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December 22, 2021

“B Together” – Boston’s New Vaccination Mandate

On December 20, 2021, the City of Boston announced a new vaccination mandate, known as “B Together." The mandate applies to certain indoor establishments, including restaurants, entertainment venues, and gyms, and it covers employees as well as patrons.

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December 22, 2021

Puerto Rico Supreme Court Rules on Damages Calculations Involving Double Penalties and Alternate Income Streams

The Puerto Rico Supreme Court recently held that when a plaintiff prevails in a discrimination lawsuit, any award of back pay must be reduced by any income earned from other means before applying the double penalty provided by local laws.

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December 22, 2021

Portland, Maine: Broadly-Applicable Hourly Hazard Pay Takes Effect on January 1, 2022

At their final meeting of the year, city councilors in Portland, Maine left the city’s existing COVID-19 emergency order in place, thereby triggering a hazard pay requirement and creating a $19.50 hourly wage starting January 1, 2022.

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December 21, 2021

‘Tis the Season for Back-to-Back COVID-19 Related Executive Orders in Puerto Rico

In two days, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi issued back-to-back executive orders, establishing greater restrictions on mass activities, food and drink establishments, and air passengers arriving on the Island.

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December 20, 2021

Washington Employers May Consider Delaying January 2022 Start Date for Collecting “Washington Cares Act” Premiums from Employees

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced that employers may wait to begin collecting premiums from employees for the new Washington Cares Act, while legislation is under consideration to formalize this collection pause.

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December 18, 2021

Friday Night Fights – What Just Happened to the OSHA and Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandates?

On the evening of December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit dissolved the Fifth Circuit’s stay of the federal OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which imposes “vaccinate or test” requirements for private employers.

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December 17, 2021

Cal/OSHA Approves 2nd Readoption of ETS and Governor Issues Order Potentially Further Extending COVID Restrictions

On December 16, 2021, California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted its second set of proposed revisions to the Cal/OSHA COVID-19 ETS. Governor Newsom also issued a surprise order clearing the way for a potential third readoption.

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December 17, 2021

European Whistleblowing Directive: Many EU member states missed the implementation deadline – Is your company prepared?

On December 17, 2021, when the deadline for implementing the EU Whistleblowing Directive expires – or, at the latest, when corresponding national whistleblower protection laws come into force – member states will face changes in whistleblower protection.

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