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June 4, 2021

Ontario, Canada Releases Details About Employer Reimbursement Process for Paid COVID-19 Leave

Ontario recently provided additional information on how employers can be reimbursed for providing paid Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (IDEL).

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June 4, 2021

British Columbia, Canada Releases and Commences Four-Step Restart Plan

On May 25, 2021, British Columbia released a four-step COVID-19 reopening plan, Restart: A plan to bring us back together.

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June 4, 2021

Alberta, Canada Releases and Commences Three-Stage Open for Summer Plan

On May 25, 2021, Alberta released its Open for Summer Plan (Opening Plan), which eases COVID-19 restrictions in three stages.

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June 4, 2021

President's FY 2022 Budget Proposal Boosts Labor and Employment Funding

President Biden released his $6 trillion budget proposal for the 2022 fiscal year. While final spending decisions are decided by Congress, the president’s budget submission typically provides a general idea of where the administration's priorities lie.

Dear Littler
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June 3, 2021

Dear Littler: What employment issues should we keep in mind when hiring seasonal minor employees?

We’re thinking of expanding our recruitment efforts to those under 18, at least through the summer months. Before we start hiring younger employees, are there special employment issues to consider with this age group?

Insight
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June 2, 2021

Are ERISA Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Arbitrable?

Over the years, attempts to arbitrate breach of fiduciary duty claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Section 502(a)(2) have had varying results.

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June 1, 2021

Massachusetts Enacts Legislation Providing COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave to All Employees

A new Massachusetts law provides every full-time employee up to 40 hours of job-protected, emergency paid sick leave for certain COVID-19 reasons, including to obtain or recover from the COVID-19 vaccination.

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June 1, 2021

Biden Nominates SEIU Attorney to National Labor Relations Board

On May 26, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden nominated Gwynne Wilcox to fill an open seat on the National Labor Relations Board.

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June 1, 2021

Georgia Prohibits State-Implemented COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Programs and Restricts Disclosure of Individuals’ Vaccination Status

Governor Kemp has signed an Executive Order prohibiting any state agency, provider of state services, or state property from implementing a Vaccine Passport Program or otherwise requiring an individual to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

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June 1, 2021

Key Takeaways from the EEOC’s Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations, Incentives

On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided its first comprehensive update of its guidance since December 2020 (before COVID-19 vaccinations were broadly available) regarding COVID-19.

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