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August 20, 2021

Philadelphia Tweaks Exceptions to August 11, 2021 Indoor Mask Mandate

The Philadelphia Department of Health has published a regulation amending its August 11, 2021 order that requires individuals to wear a face mask (with certain exceptions) in indoor settings and at certain large outdoor events in Philadelphia.

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August 20, 2021

Inclusion, Equity, & Diversity Update – SEC Approves Nasdaq Rule on Board Diversity

As companies focus on workforce inclusion, equity, and diversity (IE&D), they are under increasing pressure to assure that the membership of their boards reflects these values

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August 19, 2021

No Soup for You & Take Your Coffee to Go – Accommodations and the Key to NYC Pass

On August 17, 2021, the New York City Commission on Human Rights issued Guidance for Businesses on Equitable Implementation of Key to NYC.

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August 19, 2021

Ontario, Canada: COVID-19 Vaccination Policies Mandated in High-Risk Settings

On August 17, 2021, Ontario announced that COVID-19 vaccination policies would be mandatory in high-risk settings, and the province’s exit from the Roadmap to Reopen would be put on hold.

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August 19, 2021

Pennsylvania Appeals Court Determines State’s Medical Marijuana Act Includes a Private Right of Action for Employees

In a case of first impression, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania has determined that employees can sue their employers for claims under the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act.

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August 19, 2021

The NLRB’s New General Counsel Issues First Guidance Memorandum Foreshadowing Reversal of Key Board Decisions

There’s a new sheriff in town at the NLRB, and she is charting a new course for the Board. On August 12, the NLRB's new general counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, issued Memorandum 21-04, instructing NLRB regional directors on her litigation priorities.

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August 19, 2021

White House Announces that Nursing Homes Risk Losing Medicare and Medicaid Funding Unless They Mandate Staff Vaccination

On August 18, 2021, President Biden announced that nursing home staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or the facilities employing them could lose federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.

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August 19, 2021

Canada: City of Toronto Announces Mandatory Vaccination Requirement for Members of Toronto Public Service, Urges Private Employers to Follow Suit

On August 19, 2021, the City of Toronto announced that all members of the Toronto Public Service will be required to disclose and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status by September 13, 2021.

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August 19, 2021

British Columbia, Canada Announces Vaccination Requirement for Workers in Long-term Care and Assisted Living Facilities

British Columbia recently announced new public health requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for those working at long-term care and seniors’ assisted living facilities.

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August 18, 2021

The Trend Continues: Illinois Imposes Additional Prerequisites and Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Restrictive Covenants

In the last 10 years, states across the country have passed measures imposing new requirements and restrictions on employers wishing to use non-compete agreements with their workforces.

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