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October 9, 2024

San Diego County Adds a New Layer to California’s Complex Web of Laws Regulating the Use of Criminal Records in the Hiring Process

Effective October 10, 2024, employers in San Diego County must assess compliance with new criminal record screening regulations. The ordinance applies only in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.

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October 9, 2024

Microdosing Psilocybin: Popular Drug Has Implications for the Workplace

There has been growing interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelic drugs in recent years. How does this affect employers?

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October 9, 2024

Sixth Circuit Clarifies Employer’s Bargaining Obligations During Public Health Emergencies

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.

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October 9, 2024

Ontario, Canada Human Rights Tribunal Determines Volunteer Asked to Remove Rainbow Sticker Did Not Experience Discrimination

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario dismissed a volunteer’s application alleging discrimination with respect to employment because of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression contrary to the Human Rights Code (HRC).

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October 8, 2024

Unlocking New Benefits: Is the SECURE 2.0 Student Loan Match Right for Your Workforce?

Employers now have a new benefit option in their toolbelt: The Qualified Student Loan Payment (QSLP) match. But is it worth implementing?

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October 8, 2024

U.S. Admits Qatar to Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

The United States has announced that Qatar will soon be officially admitted to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), allowing visa-free travel to the United States by Qatari citizens for up to 90 days.

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October 7, 2024

New Developments on the Enforceability of Releases in Brazil

On September 29, 2024, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) introduced a new resolution aimed at enhancing the efficiency and fairness of employment dispute resolutions in Brazil.

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October 7, 2024

Canada Imposes New Language and Field of Study Requirements on Its Post-Graduation Work Permit Program

On September 18, 2024, Canada announced that it would impose new language and field of study eligibility requirements on its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Program.

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October 4, 2024

New OFCCP Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing

On October 2, 2024, U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published a new Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing.

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October 4, 2024

Massachusetts Expands Reasons for Use of Earned Sick Time

The Massachusetts legislature has expanded the reasons employees can use Massachusetts Earned Sick Time through provisions in a larger bill entitled, “An Act Promoting Access to Midwifery Care and Out-of-Hospital Birth Options.”

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