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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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April 9, 2020

Texas Stay Home Orders: A State and Local Update

On March 31, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order No. GA-14 relating to statewide continuity of essential services and activities during the COVID-19 crisis.

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April 9, 2020

Cal/OSHA Issues Guidance for Agricultural Employers on COVID-19 Infection Prevention

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, recently issued safety and health guidance for agricultural employers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

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April 9, 2020

The L.A. Story of Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

Things have been pretty chaotic and confusing for employers and employees during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Unfortunately, in an effort to help, the City of Los Angeles has unintentionally increased both.

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April 9, 2020

Knowing the Way to San Jose's Emergency Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

On April 7, 2020, the San Jose, California City Council adopted two essentially identical ordinances that require covered employers to provide emergency paid sick leave.

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