Last week, OSHA published a notice in the Federal Register that it was withdrawing its proposed rule, Occupational Exposure to COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings, effective immediately.
A recent Sixth Circuit decision provides some guidance to employers regarding bargaining obligations during exigent circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic or other public health emergencies.
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has upheld a summary judgment decision that an employee’s refusal to comply with their employer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements resulted in the frustration of the parties’ employment relationship.
Making New York the first state to mandate paid prenatal leave, the legislature passed an amendment that will require employers to provide up to 20 hours of paid leave for employees to attend prenatal medical appointments and procedures.
On March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it is updating its COVID-19 guidance and is no longer recommending that individuals who test positive for COVID-19 isolate for five days.
In 2023, Canada saw significant statutory and case law developments in labour and employment law. This Insight provides an overview of notable 2023 developments.
