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September 1, 2021

Illinois Expands the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act

On August 20, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois House Bill 3582, which takes effect on January 1, 2022 and amends the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) in several ways.

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September 1, 2021

Colorado Issues COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate for Many Healthcare Settings

On August 30, 2021, the Colorado Board of Health adopted an emergency rule mandating that all employees, direct contractors, and support staff in licensed healthcare settings in Colorado be fully vaccinated no later than October 31.

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September 1, 2021

OFCCP Reverses Course, Will Use EEO-1 Pay Data for Investigation, Enforcement

On September 1, 2021, the OFCCP announced that it was reversing its prior position regarding the use of EEO-1 compensation data collected by the EEOC for calendar years 2018 and 2019.

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August 30, 2021

New York Expands Vaccination Mandate for Healthcare Workers

On August 26, 2021, the New York State Department of Health’s Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) approved emergency regulations that institute a broad vaccine mandate for New York healthcare facilities.

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August 30, 2021

CPRA Individual Rights

A discussion of the extensive list of rights the CPRA confers on employees, independent contractors, and job applicants who reside in California.

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August 27, 2021

New Jersey Marijuana Law Employment Provisions Take Effect

On August 19, 2021, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission issued long-awaited initial rules implementing the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act.

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August 27, 2021

Canada: British Columbia Requires Masks in Indoor Public Settings Once Again

On August 25, 2021, British Columbia announced that pursuant to an Order of the Provincial Health Officer, masks will again be required in all public indoor settings for those age 12 and older.

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August 27, 2021

Canada: Proof of Vaccination Will be Required to Access Some Events, Services and Businesses in British Columbia

On August 23, 2021, the British Columbia government announced that by order of the Provincial Health Officer, proof of vaccination will be required to access some events, services and businesses in the province.

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August 24, 2021

Illinois Equal Pay Certificate Requirements Amended

In the past six months, Illinois enacted SB 1480 and SB 1847, which amended various laws including the Illinois Equal Pay Act.

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August 24, 2021

Canada: Toronto Medical Officer of Health Effectively Mandates that Employers Institute COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

On August 20, 2021, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health issued a statement effectively mandating that local employers institute a workplace vaccination policy to protect their employees and the public from COVID-19.

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