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October 29, 2018

New Zealand Moves to Streamline Procedure for Employee Equal Pay Claims

The New Zealand Government recently introduced the Equal Pay Amendment Bill, which aims to enable women to lodge pay equity claims more easily.

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October 26, 2018

Ontario, Canada: Proposed Legislation Would Repeal Certain Amendments Made by Bill 148

On October 23, 2018, the Ontario government announced its intent to repeal amendments made by Bill 148, The Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act, 2017.

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October 26, 2018

New Jersey Releases FAQ on Paid Sick and Safe Time Law

Just days before New Jersey’s paid sick and safe time law is set to take effect, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions to help employers comply with the new law.

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October 25, 2018

Paid Sick Leave Changes in New York City and Westchester County Impact Empire State Employers

Recent developments in New York City and Westchester County, New York, may require employers to review their existing leave policies and procedures.

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October 24, 2018

Managing Seasonal Employee Paid Sick and Safe Time

Many businesses will temporarily increase staffing levels for the upcoming holiday season, and employers may wonder if seasonal employees are entitled to paid sick leave.

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October 22, 2018

Federal Court Limits Scope of OSHA Inspection Authority

The Eleventh Circuit recently affirmed a district court decision to limit the scope of an inspection sought by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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October 22, 2018

Connecticut to Implement Mandatory IRA Program for Private-Sector Employees in 2019

The State of Connecticut has announced that in January 2019 it will begin requiring private-sector employers without their own workplace-based retirement plans to enroll employees in IRAs sponsored by the state.

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October 19, 2018

About Face: OSHA Clarifies that Safety-Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug/Alcohol Testing ARE Permissible

On October 11, 2018, in an about-face on prior guidance, OSHA issued a significant Standard Interpretation Memorandum regarding safety-incentive programs and post-incident drug/alcohol testing.

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October 19, 2018

Canada: The Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Doesn't Translate into a Free-for-All in the Workplace

Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act (the Act), came into force on Oct. 17, 2018, creating a legal framework for the recreational use of marijuana.

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October 17, 2018

Joint Employment, Wage and Hour Changes are on the Regulatory Horizon

Employers will face fewer significant regulations in the coming year, according to the Trump administration's Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions.

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