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U.S. and Canada Updates
U.S. Federal Update Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) It was almost two years ago that we last mentioned the PWFA, which is now officially on the books after President Biden signed the...
U.S. State and Canada Updates
U.S. State (and D.C.) Updates California San Francisco A reminder that as of January 1, 2023, full-time employees are entitled to Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) hours equal to the number of...
COVID-19 and Federal/State Updates
U.S. State (and D.C.) Updates California New Legislation Governor Newsom is keeping us busy as he signed into law the bills that we were monitoring (see this newsletter): AB 152 has been signed and...
COVID-19 and Federal/State Updates
The Larkin Company & Synopsys Webinar - Last Call! 70% of your employees are caring for a dependent - either a child or an older adult and may take a LOA as a result. Kerstin Aiello, Director of...
COVID-19 and Federal/State Updates
U.S. Federal Updates Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Earlier this week, the ADA achieved its 32nd anniversary. The landmark civil rights law, signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26,...
COVID-19 and State/Federal Updates
U.S. State Updates Alabama Quick reminder that the Adoption Promotion Act goes into effect on July 1, 2022. To read the details regarding, please refer to our previous newsletter. California San...
Mental Health Month, COVID-19, and State/Federal Updates
We have even more to cover this time around so make sure you have your favorite beverage and get ready. May is Mental Health Month. Mental health is a subject that is near and dear to our hearts at...
COVID-19 and State/Federal Updates
We have a lot to cover this time, but before we get into it, we’d like to share a podcast that we think would be beneficial for those who are involved with disability, accommodations, and the return...
Maryland and Canada Updates
There are quite a few Paid Family and Medical Leave bills working their way through state legislatures - some of which have already died in committee. We discuss one below that is close to the...
COVID-19 and Federal/State Updates
U.S. Federal Updates It appears that mandating COVID-19 vaccinations just isn’t going to meet legal muster, with the lone exception being the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
COVID-19 and Federal/State Updates
U.S. Federal Updates The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that mandates employers (with 100 or more...
COVID-19 and Federal/State Updates
We don’t have quite as many updates this time which is a gift in and of itself. The COVID-19 vaccine mandates continue to ping pong their way in and out of our lives. Stayed, enjoined, reinstated,...
