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April 7, 2022

Massachusetts High Court Expands Employer Liability for Late Payment of Wages

In Reuter v. City of Methuen (April 4, 2022), the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court expanded an employer’s liability for the late payment of wages.

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April 6, 2022

Minimum Wage Rates to Increase in Ontario, Canada Commencing October 1, 2022

On April 5, 2022, Ontario announced that, in an effort to help workers with rising costs and inflation, it will be raising its general minimum wage by 8% from $15 per hour to $15.50 per hour, commencing October 1, 2022.

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April 6, 2022

Alberta, Canada Court Deducts CERB Payments from Substantial Reasonable Notice Award to Long-term Employee

In Oostlander v Cervus Equipment Corporation, 2022 ABQB 200, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta awarded 24 months’ pay in lieu of reasonable notice to a long-term heavy duty mechanic, less mitigation income.

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April 6, 2022

Eighth Circuit Holds Article III Standing Was Lacking for an Alleged Violation of the FCRA’s “Pre-Adverse Action” Notice Provision

On April 4, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit joined the Ninth Circuit in holding that a plaintiff lacked Article III standing to prosecute her statutory claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in federal court.

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April 5, 2022

Court Holds Plaintiffs Are Precluded from Asserting New York Wage Theft Prevention Act Claims in Federal Court

In a series of significant recent decisions, a New York district court held that federal courts lack jurisdiction to hear claims alleging violations of New York’s wage statement and wage notice claims under the Wage Theft Prevention Act.

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April 5, 2022

New OFCCP Directive Increases Employer Burden in Compliance Review Process

On March 31, 2022, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a new Directive 2022-02.

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April 5, 2022

What’s Golf Got to Do with It? Linking Fairway Sand Traps to Workplace Equity Gaps

A discussion of how enduring barriers in recreational golf impact meaningful access and equity gains for women in corporate America.

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April 4, 2022

OSHA Issues Proposed Rule on Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

On March 28, 2022, OSHA announced a new proposal to amend its OSHA 300 logs recordkeeping regulation.

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April 4, 2022

Two Developments Could Impact California’s Proposed Regulations Governing AI and Automated Decision-making

Two noteworthy developments have occurred since the California Fair Employment & Housing Council released draft revisions to the state’s employment non-discrimination laws that relate to the nascent law surrounding the use of AI in employment.

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April 1, 2022

Oregon Rule Expands Reasons Employees Can Take Emergency Paid Leave

On March 21, 2022, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) adopted a permanent rule, effective April 1, 2022, that expands the reasons employees can use leave under Oregon’s paid sick and safe leave law during a public health emergency.

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