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May 25, 2021

Eleventh Circuit Opinion Provides Insight into the Reach of Third-Party Title VII Retaliation Claims

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently issued an opinion concerning the Title VII retaliation protections afforded to third parties.

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May 25, 2021

MIOSHA Amends COVID-19 Emergency Rules as Michigan Eases Workplace Restrictions

Effective May 24, 2021, The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) revised its COVID-19 Emergency Rules.

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May 24, 2021

What is your name? A Conversation with Littler’s Immigrant Attorneys

Littler attorneys share their stories of moving to the U.S., assimilating and adding to the American culture, and how their worldview, experiences, and background prepared them to practice law.

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May 24, 2021

Cal/OSHA Standards Board Continues Board Meeting to June 3, 2021 to Address Proposed Revisions to COVID-19 ETS

The Standards Board of California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) recently published proposed revisions to the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

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May 22, 2021

OSHA Shifts Position on Recordability of Adverse Reactions from COVID-19 Vaccines

OSHA issued a new FAQ establishing that employers do not need to record adverse reactions from COVID-19 vaccines on their OSHA 300 Logs, at least through May of 2022.

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May 21, 2021

Beyond COVID-19: Washington SB 5115 Expands Workers’ Compensation Liability and Notice Requirements for Infectious Diseases

On May 11, 2021, Washington State enacted SB 5115, the Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA), which expands the workers’ compensation framework for infectious and contagious diseases and imposes new notice requirements on employers.

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May 21, 2021

Michigan Accelerates Path to Normalcy with Relaxation of Rules

On May 20, 2021, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced an acceleration of the “Vacc to Normal” plan.

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May 21, 2021

British Columbia, Canada Bill Introducing Temporary COVID-19-Related Paid Leave and Permanent Paid Personal Illness or Injury Leave Receives Royal Assent

On May 11, 2021, British Columbia (BC) announced that it had introduced Bill 13, Employment Standards Amendment Act (No. 2), 2021 (Bill 13) for first reading. If passed, Bill 13 will amend the province’s Employment Standards Act to add two new leaves.

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May 21, 2021

Ontario, Canada Releases Three-Step Roadmap to Reopen

On May 20, 2021, Ontario released its long-awaited Roadmap to Reopen (Roadmap), a three-step plan to safely and gradually reopen the province and loosen certain public health restrictions.

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May 20, 2021

New York Adopts CDC Guidance For Fully Vaccinated Individuals, But Questions Remain

Effective May 19, 2021, New York State has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s May 13 “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People” for most commercial operations and public settings.

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