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October 3, 2022

California to Protect Off-Work Use of Marijuana, Set Testing Parameters for Measuring Workplace Impairment

Last month, the California Legislature voted to join what it refers to as “the movement to legalize and regulate the non-medical use of cannabis” across the United States, including offering employment protection for such use.

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October 3, 2022

New California “Designated Person” Standards Could (Further) Complicate Leave Administration

California’s governor has signed AB 1041, which, beginning Jan. 1, 2023, expands the definition of a “family member” under the California Family Rights Act and California’s Healthy Workplaces Healthy Families Act to include a “designated person.”

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October 3, 2022

Littler Lightbulb: It’s Almost Election Time – What Do Employers Need to Know?

This Littler Lightbulb sheds some light on issues employers should keep in mind as we approach the November 8 mid-term elections.

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October 3, 2022

Ontario, Canada Arbitrator Deems Termination of LTD Coverage for Employees at Age 65 a “Reasonable Limit” Under Canadian Charter of Rights

In this case the union filed a grievance on behalf of an employee who died at age 66 while still an active employee, alleging the employer violated the Collective Agreement by reducing the life insurance entitlement at age 65.

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September 30, 2022

What You Need to Know About Reporting and Training Requirements in the DC Tipped Wage Worker Fairness Amendment Act

In 2018, the District of Columbia enacted the Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act. Among other things, the Act imposes obligations on employers that employ tipped employees, including significant training and reporting requirements.

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September 30, 2022

District of Columbia Implementing Revisions to Broad Ban on Non-Competes

The District of Columbia prompted widespread outcry from the business community when it enacted one of the broadest bans on non-compete agreements in the country in early 2021.

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September 30, 2022

California Extends COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Through 2022, Makes Small Amendment and Offers Grants for Smaller Employers

On September 29, 2022, California’s governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 152, which immediately extends the obligation of employers with 26 or more employees to provide COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave through December 31, 2022.

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September 29, 2022

Canada Removes All COVID-19 Entry Restrictions for All Travelers Regardless of Citizenship Effective October 1, 2022

On September 26, 2022, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced that effective October 1, 2022, Canada’s COVID-19 entry restrictions will be removed for all travellers regardless of citizenship.

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September 29, 2022

Do employers have obligations under OSHA with respect to COVID-19 safety?

Do employers have obligations under OSHA with respect to COVID-19 safety?Employers are subject to…

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September 28, 2022

Puerto Rico Treasury Department Takes Action in Response to Hurricane Fiona

On September 17, 2022, Puerto Rico Governor Hon. Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order No. OE-2022-045, declaring a state of emergency due to the passing of Hurricane Fiona through the Island.

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