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August 9, 2021

Connecticut Mandates Vaccination for Employees and Individuals Providing Direct Access Services to Patients or Residents of Long-term Care Facilities

On August 6, 2021 Governor Lamont issued Executive Order No. 13B mandating vaccination of all employees working at long-term care facilities throughout Connecticut.

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August 6, 2021

New “Roadmap Exit Step” Added to Step 3 of Ontario, Canada’s Reopening Plan

On July 30, 21, Ontario filed O. Reg. 541/21 (Regulation), which adds a new “Roadmap Exit Step” to the Rules for Areas at Step 3 of its Roadmap to Reopen (Roadmap).

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August 5, 2021

West Hollywood, California Adopts Comprehensive Hotel Worker Ordinance with Right to Recall

Over the past few years, cities have started to implement workplace regulation, an area previously reserved to federal and state governments. The hotel industry, which often is one of the primary drivers of a local economy, has been a particular focus.

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August 4, 2021

Canada’s Federal Pay Equity Act Takes Effect on August 31, 2021

Canada’s federal Pay Equity Act, which creates a proactive pay equity regime within the federal public and private sectors, will come into force on August 31, 2021.

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August 4, 2021

The Key to NYC: Only Vaccinated Employees and Patrons Are Given a Free Pass

On August 3, 2021, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the nation’s first vaccine mandate applying not only to employees, but also patrons of indoor dining facilities, indoor fitness facilities, and indoor entertainment facilities.

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August 4, 2021

Denver Mandates That All Public-Sector and Certain Private-Sector Employees Be Vaccinated for COVID-19

On August 2, 2021, Denver, Colorado Mayor Michael B. Hancock announced that all city employees, as well as private-sector workers in certain “high-risk” settings, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021.

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August 4, 2021

Montana Releases FAQs on Vaccine Discrimination Law

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry has released several FAQs clarifying Montana House Bill 702.

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August 4, 2021

CPRA: Background, Notice at Collection, and Website Privacy Policy

A discussion of the origin and scope of the CPRA as well as the notice at collection and online privacy policy requirements.

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August 3, 2021

Mask Up: Bay Area Counties Urge Vaccinations and Mandate Face Coverings Indoors

As follow-up to the California Department of Public Health’s new guidance issued on July 28, 2021, seven Bay Area counties issued separate orders to mandate masks indoors.

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August 3, 2021

Candid COVID Conversations: Delta and More

Vaccination strategies, workplace safety tips and how to deal with the latest CDC guidance recommending masking indoors once again regardless of vaccination status.

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