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Insight
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June 17, 2021

New York HERO Act Requires Workplace Safety Measures

In an effort to prevent the occupational exposure to an airborne infectious disease, the New York legislature has passed the aptly named New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or NY HERO Act, which amends the New York Labor Law.

Dear Littler
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April 29, 2021

Dear Littler: What are the Wage and Hour Issues with our Wandering Workers?

Dear Littler: Some of our employees moved to different states during the pandemic without telling us. Are there any wage and hour concerns?

ASAP
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April 28, 2021

The CDC Has Released New Safety Guidance for the Fully Vaccinated

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidance concerning facial coverings and social distancing for fully vaccinated individuals.

ASAP
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April 28, 2021

OSHA Prepares to Issue COVID-19 Emergency Regulations

On April 26, 2021, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration sent emergency workplace safety rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to the Office of Management and Budget for review.

ASAP
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April 22, 2021

Chicago City Council Passes Vaccination Time Off Ordinance

On April 21, 2021, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance, effective immediately, prohibiting adverse action against all Chicago workers—including independent contractors—who take time off from work to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

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April 21, 2021

Biden Calls on Employers to Provide Paid Time Off for Vaccination

Marking the occasion of the 200 millionth COVID-19 vaccine shot administered, President Joe Biden called on employers to provide paid time off to employees to get vaccinated and touted the federal government’s tax credit for certain employers that do so.

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April 21, 2021

Arizona Joins Other States in Passing COVID-19 Liability Protection for Businesses

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey recently signed Senate Bill 1377 after a push from Republican legislators to limit civil liability exposure for “Good Samaritans” who have worked to protect and provide for Arizonans during the COVID-19 health crisis.

Insight
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April 19, 2021

NY Agency Updates Guidance Regarding Health Care Personnel Returning to Work Following COVID-19 Exposure and Travel

On April 1, 2021, the New York Department of Health (NY DOH) issued an update to its prior guidance for health care personnel on returning to work following COVID-19 exposure.

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April 16, 2021

California Adopts Statewide “Right to Recall” Law for Certain Industries

Just about a year ago, in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic activity in many sectors went from red hot to nearly frozen, seemingly overnight. The hospitality industry was particularly hard hit, as business and leisure travel evaporated.

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April 16, 2021

Littler Lightbulb: A Dose of Paid Time Off for COVID-19 Vaccinations

With COVID-19 vaccines becoming more accessible throughout the United States, but vaccination opportunities often limited to “business” hours, employers are experiencing an increase in requests for time off from work to obtain a vaccine.

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