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December 15, 2020

California Health Department and Governor Issue Guidance and Executive Order Shortening Quarantine Requirements under Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard

On December 14, 2020, the California Department of Health issued guidance shortening the quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days for asymptomatic “close contacts” of an infected individual, with or without testing.

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December 15, 2020

Workforce Reductions and Statistics: A Primer and Recommendations

Workforce reductions, whether in the form of hours reductions, furloughs, or layoffs, are often a last resort for employers experiencing financial pressures.

Podcast
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December 14, 2020

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programming in 2020 and Beyond: The Ghosts of Seasons Past and Future

A discussion of how Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programming has grown, and ways to ensure future DE&I efforts flourish.

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December 11, 2020

Mexico Poised to Amend Law Regulating Teleworking

On December 9, 2020, Mexico’s Senate approved a bill amending the Federal Labor Law (FLL) regarding telework, which the House of Representatives passed the day before.

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December 11, 2020

México: Reforma en materia de Teletrabajo

El día 9 de diciembre de 2020, el Senado de la República aprobó la reforma a la Ley Federal del Trabajo (“LFT”) en materia de teletrabajo, misma que ya fue aprobada por la Cámara de Diputados el pasado martes, 08 de diciembre.

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December 11, 2020

Pittsburgh Ordinance Requires Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19-Related Reasons, Effective Immediately

On December 8, 2020, Pittsburgh’s City Council unanimously passed a Temporary COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, which Mayor Peduto signed on December 9, 2020.

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December 10, 2020

Virginia Imposes New COVID-Related Restrictions on Individuals and Businesses

In the face of rising numbers of COVID-19 cases, on December 10, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 72, imposing new restrictions on individuals and businesses in the Commonwealth.

Insight
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December 10, 2020

Puerto Rico: A Testing Dilemma in Returning to Work Scenarios and the Governor’s Most Recent Executive Order

Almost a year into the pandemic, a question that plagues the minds of many employers is how to reintegrate employees who have been exposed to COVID-19, while simultaneously safeguarding the wellbeing of coworkers and clients.

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December 8, 2020

Michigan Extends its Lockdown until Mid-December

On December 7, 2020, due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases and related deaths, and in anticipation of further cases following the Thanksgiving holiday, Michigan has extended its epidemic order by 12 days.

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December 8, 2020

EEOC Data Tool Provides User-Friendly Access to Workplace Demographic Data that Could Prove Useful for Diversity Initiatives

On December 2, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched EEOC Explore, an interactive tool that allows users to view workplace demographic data collected through Form EEO-1.

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