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January 29, 2021

Virginia Becomes the First State to Adopt a Permanent COVID-19 Standard

On January 27, 2021, Governor Northam announced that he had approved a Final Permanent Standard for preventing COVID-19 in the workplace, making Virginia the first state in the nation to implement a permanent COVID-19 workplace safety and health standard.

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January 28, 2021

New Administration Pushes for $15 Minimum Wage

In numerous ways, the Biden administration has made clear that increasing the minimum wage to $15 is a top priority of the new administration.

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January 28, 2021

FAQs: The UK's New Immigration System

This article provides answers to some frequently asked questions about the UK’s new post-Brexit immigration system.

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January 28, 2021

California Counties of Los Angeles and Sonoma Vote on Extending, Expanding Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinances

On January 26, 2021, Los Angeles County and Sonoma County, California voted on whether and how to expand and extend their supplemental paid sick leave ordinances that expired at the end of 2020.

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January 28, 2021

UK: Furlough Extended to Include Parents with Childcare Responsibilities

On January 5, 2021, the UK government’s guidance was updated to clarify that employers may (but are not required to) furlough employees who have caring responsibilities for children who are at home as a result of school and childcare facilities closing.

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January 28, 2021

Republic of Labour Law – Irish HR Updates in January

This week in the Republic of Labour Law, we look at the year ahead, and what to expect in 2021.

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January 27, 2021

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – The Emerging Chief Attraction in the C-Suite

Why the creation of this C-Suite position is gaining momentum right now and how it can make a strategic difference for organizations.

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January 27, 2021

Alaska Legislature Eyes Minimum Wage, Pay Equity and Discrimination Law Changes

The Equal Pay and Living Wage Act, currently before the Alaska Legislature as Alaska Senate Bill 16, seeks several significant changes to Alaska’s minimum wage, pay equity and employment discrimination law.

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January 26, 2021

Philadelphia Enacts Amendments to and Expands Coverage of its Background Screening Ordinances

On January 20, 2021, Mayor Jim Kenney signed three bills amending Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards (FCRSS) and credit ban ordinances.

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January 26, 2021

The Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act Proposes Aid to Struggling Multiemployer Pension Plans

House Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA) recently introduced legislation that seeks to provide aid to multiemployer pension plans (MEPs) facing insolvency.

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