Insight
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September 30, 2021

New York City Passes Sweeping Set of Bills Aimed at Delivery Drivers and Hotel Workers

The New York City Council, on September 23, 2021, approved a set of bills that could significantly affect the working conditions of hotel workers and delivery drivers.

Insight
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September 30, 2021

UK: What are the risks of mandatory vaccination policies in the workplace?

As workplaces reopen after COVID-19, many employers in the United Kingdom are considering whether to implement policies requiring employees to be fully vaccinated before returning to the workplace.

ASAP
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September 30, 2021

Ontario, Canada Court Finds Limitation Period Not Extended When Employee Remains with Employer to Mitigate Damages Following Constructive Dismissal

In a recent decision, an Ontario court stated that an employee’s efforts to mitigate his losses arising from the alleged constructive dismissal did not toll the limitation period and were irrelevant to when the limitation period began to run.

Podcast
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September 29, 2021

CPRA Enforcement

A podcast episode explaining the CPRA’s regulatory framework and providing insights regarding enforcement risk.

ASAP
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September 28, 2021

Final Rule Affirms U.S. Department of Labor’s Power to Fine Businesses That Engage in Tip Theft

The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule on September 23, 2021 clarifying several amendments to section 3(m) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that concern tip pooling.

ASAP
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September 28, 2021

Ontario, Canada Adds Outdoor Areas of Select Business Premises to List of Those Requiring Patrons’ Proof of Vaccination and Eases Capacity Limits

Ontario announced that effective September 25, 2021, capacity limits at certain venues where proof of vaccination is required would be “cautiously” increased.

Insight
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September 27, 2021

The Netherlands: Considerations on employers’ use of the CoronaCheck app

Employers that want to rely on the app would do well to draw up a policy covering the measures for providing a safe workplace. If it is necessary to know who has been vaccinated, tested and/or who has recovered, the use of the app likely is justifiable.

ASAP
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September 27, 2021

The Rest of the Story (for Now): Employer Prevails in FCRA Class Action Alleging “Stand-Alone” Disclosure Violation

As we predicted four years ago, class action lawsuits against employers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) continue to spike, including class actions targeting background check disclosures.

Insight
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September 24, 2021

The Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Publishes its Federal Contractor and Subcontractor Guidance

Pursuant to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force has released Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors.

ASAP
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September 24, 2021

Ontario, Canada Human Rights Commission Releases Policy that Provides Guidance on Proof of Vaccination Policies

Ontario’s proof of vaccine requirement for patrons of certain indoor public settings commenced on September 22, 2021.

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