On December 12, 2022, the New York State Legislature passed a workplace safety bill known as “Carlos’ Law.” This bill would amend the Penal Law in relation to incidents involving the death or injury of a worker.
On December 12, 2022, Ontario published Regulation 559/22: Naloxone Kits, which provides additional information about the new employer naloxone kit requirement.
On December 8, 2022, Ontario proclaimed in force amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) made in Bill 88, Working for Workers Act, 2022.
No further modifications will be made to the proposed non-emergency COVID-19 regulation that the Cal/OSHA Standards Board will vote to approve at its next meeting on December 15, 2022.
Welcome to week 2 of our Littler World Cup series, where we compare various aspects of labor and employment law in some of the countries competing the following week.
As COVID-19 case rates fluctuate, face coverings are not uncommon as a preventative measure. This post identifies the jurisdictions where face coverings are recommended or required.
The California Department of Public Health issued an order effective updating the definition of close contact under the Third Revised COVID Emergency Temporary Standard and providing “strategies to prioritize response to potential exposures.”
As the pandemic unfolds, officials are reevaluating their health and safety protocols and adjusting workplace guidance. This post provides links to key reopening orders and/or mitigation measures issued in recent weeks, at the statewide level.
