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August 3, 2021

Federal Tax Credits Now Available When Certain Employees Use Emergency Paid Leave to Help Others Obtain or Recover from COVID-19 Vaccine

The IRS has announced that certain employers can claim federal tax credits when employees use emergency paid leave to accompany an individual to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination.

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August 2, 2021

Texas Governor Abbott Signs New Order Aimed at Bringing Uniformity to the State’s COVID-19 Response

On July 29, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-38, combining several existing COVID-19 executive orders for the stated purpose of promoting statewide uniformity and certainty in the state's COVID-19 response.

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August 2, 2021

Duluth, Minnesota Amends Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance

The mayor of Duluth, Minnesota recently signed File # 21-023-O, which, effective August 19, 2021, broadens covered uses of leave under the Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Ordinance, and amends employer notice and enforcement provisions.

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July 30, 2021

Biden Announces Vaccine Requirements for Federal Employees, Contractors

On July 29, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden announced new requirements for federal employees and onsite federal contractors regarding vaccination status, masking, and social distancing.

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July 30, 2021

Got the Green Light: New Puerto Rico Law Expands Employment Protections for Registered and Licensed Medical Cannabis Patients

On July 29, 2021, Puerto Rico enacted a law that expands employment protections to employees who are registered and licensed medical cannabis patients.

Insight
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July 30, 2021

Remote working in Ireland - what's changing?

The Irish government has recently announced that it plans to provide employees with the right to request remote working.

Insight
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July 30, 2021

UK: Health and Safety Concerns and Queries

This article addresses the health and safety concerns and queries employers in the United Kingdom must consider when making the workplace "COVID-secure."

Littler Report
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July 30, 2021

EMEA: COVID-19 Follow-up Vaccination Guide – Vaccination Incentive

In this Littler Report, colleagues from 28 countries state their views on the elementary legal aspects of introducing and implementing employer incentives in return for a COVID-19 vaccination.

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July 30, 2021

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Enacts Another Emergency Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

On July 29, 2021, Mayor Bill Peduto signed a new Temporary COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, which will become Section 626B of the City of Pittsburgh Code.

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July 29, 2021

Last Part of the Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD) – Administrative Sanctions – Takes Effect August 1, 2021

Starting August 1, 2021, the Brazilian Data Protection Law (LGPD) will have some teeth.

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