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A Workplace Sexual Harassment Case: Messages for Foreign Invested Enterprises in China

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On July 6, 2023, the Supreme People’s Court of China (“SPC”) issued the 32nd batch of seven labor dispute guiding cases ("Guiding Cases"). Among them, one case attracts special attention of foreign invested enterprises...more

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Managing Employment Issues During the Current COVID-19 Lockdown in Shanghai

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In response to the spread of the COVID-19 omicron variant, Shanghai implemented a general lockdown in April 2022. This LawFlash provides multinational companies with operations in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China with...more

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The Top 18 Workplace Law Stories from September 2021

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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China: Q&A - Employer COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

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We asked our member firms around the globe to provide some insight on employer and employee rights when it comes to requiring the COVID-19 vaccine to return to work....more

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COVID-19: Can you Require Your Employees to get the COVID-19 Vaccine in China?

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Background - The Chinese government’s approval of the Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines have paved the way for the general public in China to get vaccinated. As a result, some companies are questioning the benefits and legality...more

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Tokyo Dispute Resolution & Crisis Management Newsletter – January 2021 - Construction Projects: Disrupting the Disruptor

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Once a remote health issue in China, coronavirus (“COVID-19”) remains today - as we enter the new year of 2021 - not only a global health concern but also a global economic disruptor that will impact nearly every industry....more

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China’s Supreme People’s Court Issues Long-awaited Guidance On COVID-19 Related Civil Disputes

On April 20, 2020, China’s Supreme People’s Court (“SPC”) published its Guiding Opinion on Several Issues Concerning Proper Trial of Civil Cases Involving COVID-19 Pandemic (I) (“Opinion”). In this long-awaited Opinion, the...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - April 2020 #2

China Resumes LNG Imports from the U.S. - "Chinese buyers have resumed imports of liquefied natural gas from U.S. exporters, as Beijing started granting waivers to a 25% import tariff." Why this is important: In the...more

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Reemergence of the Doctrine of Temporary Impracticality or Frustration Under Section 269 of the Restatement (Second) of Contracts...

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When trying to understand the full impact of COVID-19 on existing contractual obligations, parties will likely first consult force majeure provisions in their contracts to assess their rights or liabilities for continued...more

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COVID-19 and Employer Obligations - PRC Update

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COVID-19 outbreak has the world on high alert. As governments ramp up efforts to contain the spread of the virus, employers also need to be aware their obligations and take necessary precautionary measures at the workplace to...more

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Practical Answers to Real-World COVID-19 Workplace Questions (Part One)

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Workplace issues stemming from the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 abound, and many of our clients continue to seek practical and timely answers and solutions. To help them navigate the practical and workplace...more

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City of Boston’s Press Release on Suspending Construction in Boston Effective March 17th

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Below is the City of Boston’s Press Release suspending all regular activity at construction sites in Boston as of today – March 17, 2020.  Sites need to be made safe by March 23, 2020.  Policy will be revisited in two weeks....more

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COVID-19: Travel Restrictions & Considerations for Global Employers

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As countries grapple with the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, recent international travel restrictions have been put in place around the world, including in Europe, Canada, India, and Australia. This LawFlash...more

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Ontario, Canada Government Intends to Provide Job-protected Leave to Employees During COVID-19 Crisis

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On March 16, 2020, Premier Doug Ford and Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, announced that the Ontario government intends to introduce legislation that, if passed, would immediately provide...more

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New Mandate for Paid Sick Leave and Long-Term Leave Coming for Some Employers Due to COVID-19 Emergency

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On March 18, the US Senate passed a bill to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, imposing a mandate on all employers with fewer than 500 employees, and on all federal and state employers, to provide...more

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House Passes Coronavirus Leave Bill

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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provides for a limited period of paid sick leave and expands the Family and Medical Leave Act to provide an extended period of...more

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COVID-19: Navigating a Pandemic: A Practical Guide For Businesses

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Businesses across all sectors are feeling the impact of COVID-19, commonly known as Coronavirus. The virus is creating substantial financial uncertainty in the marketplace. ...more

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What Will The “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” Mean for Employers?

At 12:53 a.m. on Saturday March 14, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” with bipartisan support. The bill was a product of lengthy negotiations between House Majority Leader...more

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Summary of FMLA and Sick Leave Provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in response to the ongoing coronavirus emergency. HR6201 includes two new laws relating to employee leave from...more

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Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part II: House Passes COVID-19 Relief Bill with Paid Sick and Family Leave Mandates

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As the country continues to adjust to new realities created by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, the U. S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response...more

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CDC AND OSHA Issue Changes To PPE And Respirator Recommendations For The Care Of Patients With Known Or Suspected COVID-19

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Important for healthcare workers involved in the care of patients with known or suspected COVID-19, the CDC late last week changed it’s personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance in light of N95 respirator shortages. In...more

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Coronavirus In The Workplace: Five Rules For Employers

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COVID-19 is spreading around the globe, and employers must act now to take steps to protect their employees before it is too late. We recommend employers follow these five rules in an effort to control the spread of this...more

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OSHA Issues Coronavirus Guidance for Employers

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatically changed our daily lives, at least for now and the foreseeable future. What tomorrow (or the next hour) will bring is a bit uncertain.  In an effort to assist employers faced with unique...more

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How does the Designation of Coronavirus as a Pandemic Impact Healthcare Employers?

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As most employers know, on March 10, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) a pandemic. While COVID-19 will impact employers in multiple ways, healthcare providers, including...more

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Employment Implications of COVID-19

As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, it is having a profound impact on employment relationships. With the situation changing daily, employers are making decisions that may impact the health of their employees, their...more

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