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December 7, 2020

Ontario, Canada Court Finds Performance Concerns “Irrelevant” in Context of No-Cause Dismissal

Ontario’s Superior Court reminds employers they will not be entitled to plead cause in response to a wrongful dismissal claim if at the time of dismissal, the employer was aware it had grounds to terminate for cause, but chose not to do so.

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December 4, 2020

Dear Littler: Are Holiday Parties and Travel Canceled this Year?

The holidays are upon us, and we’re wondering what steps we can take to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our office.

Insight
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December 3, 2020

Snakes Off a Plane

There have been innumerable tales (or tails) about emotional support animals, such as peacocks, pigs, monkeys and turtles getting a free ride with their owners on commercial flights. The days of the flying petting zoo, however, are ending.

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December 3, 2020

CDC Issues New Quarantine Period Guidance

On December 2, 2020, the CDC issued its much-anticipated updated guidance suggesting that, depending on “local circumstances and resources,” individuals may be able to exit self-quarantine sooner than 14 days.

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December 3, 2020

Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Program Revised and Extended

On November 19, 2020, Bill C-9, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy) (Bill C-9) received Royal Assent.

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December 2, 2020

U.S. District Court Sets Aside New Immigration Rules on Specialty Occupation and Wage Levels

In a much-anticipated decision, a federal court on December 1, 2020, ruled in favor of business and university plaintiffs, setting aside two new interim final rules that would have instituted major changes to the H-1B program.

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December 1, 2020

UK: Five Bits of Good News for Employers from the New DSAR Guidance

We’ve seen a big increase in the use of data subject access requests (DSARs) over the last few years in the UK. Recently-updated guidance, on how to deal with these requests in practice, should provide some reassurance to employers.

Insight
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December 1, 2020

New Brunswick, Canada: Appellate Court Finds in Favor of Employee in Wrongful Dismissal Action

In a recent decision, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal considered an employee’s appeal of a decision dismissing his action for damages in lieu of reasonable notice upon his job termination without cause.

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November 30, 2020

Ontario, Canada: “Inspection Blitzes” Launched to Ensure Businesses Take Steps Necessary to Stop Transmission of COVID-19

On November 19, 2020, Ontario announced it had launched “inspection blitzes” to help stop the transmission of COVID-19 and keep workers safe.

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November 25, 2020

California Provides Additional Guidance on Employee Pay Data Reporting

On November 23, 2020, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing issued additional guidance for employers regarding their requirement to file employee compensation data with the state beginning in March of next year.

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