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Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

On May 25, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed new legislation establishing Minnesota’s state-run family and medical leave program (the “Paid Leave Program”), and guaranteeing almost all Minnesota employees the right to paid family...more

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De-Escalate the Drama

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We live in a culture of escalation, drowning in drama, even in our workspace. Reality TV, social media, and other media platforms all scream at your employees that they need to be outraged, loud, and over the top just to be...more

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What's the Tea in L&E? Is Your Workplace "Toxic?" Best Practices for Psychological Safety

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What’s the Tea in L&E is a video series focused on the latest trends and updates in labor and employment law. In this short video, WRVB labor and employment attorneys Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan discuss “toxic"...more

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Dealing with Controversial Commentary? Some Guidance and Guardrails for Employers

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The Israel-Hamas war. Antisemitism and Islamophobia. Ukraine vs. Russia. Black Lives Matter. #MeToo. Mass Shootings and “Well Regulated” vs. “Shall Not Be Infringed.” Vaccination and Mask Mandates. Politicians and Presidents....more

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Application of Statutory Bar to Workplace Bullying and Harassment Claims

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Canadian workers' compensation regimes are defined by the "historic tradeoff"—workers gain immediate and consistent benefits coverage under mandatory, no-fault statutory insurance schemes funded by employers and, in exchange,...more

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What to do When Your Employee Is Getting Divorced

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Maybe you noticed that an employee needs more time off lately or has seemed extra stressed or distracted. Perhaps they even told you they are having a tough time in their personal life and are divorcing their spouse. While...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take | Issue 4

SEC Adopts New Electronic Filing Requirements for Institutional Investment Managers and Advisers; Amendments to Form 13F - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted amendments requiring investment advisers,...more

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Heat and Smoke: New Rules for Oregon Employers

Summer in Oregon has officially arrived and, at least in the Portland Metro area, it did so not with a polite knock on the door, but with a string of 90-degree days. As the season continues to roll out, and with the...more

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The End of the HR Data Exemption under California law?

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Unless the California legislature acts soon, the scope of information subject to the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) will include all employee or human resource-related personal information on January 1, 2023. To date,...more

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New Iowa Supreme Court Decision Lowers the Causation Standard to Receive Workers’ Compensation for Purely Mental Injuries

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The Iowa Supreme Court’s recent decision in the case Tripp v. Scott Emergency Commc’n Ctr. lowers the burden required to receive workers’ compensation for many injured workers in Iowa who suffer purely mental injuries while...more

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COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Laws Could Show Emerging Compliance Trends for Employers

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Since the onset of the pandemic, many states and localities have passed COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave laws requiring employers to provide leave to employees for COVID-19-related reasons. California and Colorado have...more

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2021 Brought More Regulations for California Employers

2021 was another important year for California employers.  From decisions by the California Supreme Court regarding employees’ rights to premium pay for missed meal and rest breaks, to legislation expanding the scope of...more

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California Adopts CDC’s New COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Rules for Employers, Extends Mask Mandate

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On January 6, 2022, the California Division of Occupational Health and Safety (Cal/OSHA) announced that it would follow the revised guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for quarantine and...more

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Expiration of Mandatory Covid-19 Paid Leave for Healthcare Employees

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As summarized in our updated article on the status of vaccine mandates available here, on December 27, OSHA announced that it is withdrawing the non-recordkeeping portions of the Healthcare ETS....more

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NC OSHA Is Not Immediately Adopting the ETS for Covid-19

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The Commissioner of the North Carolina Department of Labor announced on November 10, 2021, that his department will not adopt or enforce the new OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 protection and prevention issued...more

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Job Applicants, Vaccine Mandates and Other COVID-19 Protocols: What Employers Need to Know

As part of their COVID-19 mitigation protocols, an increasing number of employers are mandating COVID-19 vaccinations following the Food and Drug Administration’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine. Adding to the exponential...more

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South Carolina Supreme Court Issues Landmark Decision Regarding Contract Workers

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The South Carolina Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision, Keene v. CAN Holdings, LLC (August 11, 2021), narrowing the statutory employee doctrine and increasing the likelihood companies can be held liable in tort...more

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Oregon OSHA Issues Temporary Heat Rule

Yesterday, the Oregon Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OR OSHA”) issued a temporary rule to address employees’ exposure to the hazards posed by temperatures in excess of 80 degrees....more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Florida Governor Ends Local COVID Safety Requirements, But Federal Requirements May Still Linger: What Employers...

On May 3, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 2006 (SB 2006) and Executive Orders 21-101 and 21-102, immediately suspending all existing city and county emergency COVID-19 restrictions, such as mask and...more

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[Webinar] Back to the Office: Legal Considerations for California Employers - May 20th, 10:00 am - 10:45 am PT

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More than a year after COVID-19 was deemed a pandemic, employers are transitioning greater numbers of employees back to the workplace. As organizations return their workforce to the office, it is important to have the right...more

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Governor Newsom Signs New COVID-19 Relief Measure

On March 19, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Senate Bill 95 (“SB 95”) which entitles most California employees to a new bank of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave.  The law will go into effect on March 29,...more

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Stopping The Spread Of COVID-19 Hate Crimes In Reopened Restaurants

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As restaurants continue to reopen out of economic necessity despite a global pandemic, employers and employees alike remain concerned about the possibility of COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace. No longer are bad Yelp...more

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Legal Challenges with a Remote Workforce: Same Legal Issues, Different Place

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By now, the majority of companies and their employees have found logistical solutions to make working from home possible during the COVID pandemic: Assets like computers or credit cards can be delivered by courier, for...more

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More On Coronavirus From The EEOC

The EEOC updated its guidance this week. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission this week updated its Q&A guidance on coronavirus and the federal anti-discrimination laws -- primarily, the Americans with Disabilities...more

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Reopening safely after COVID-19

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You are excited to get back to work! However, a few of your employees are not so eager to shed their jammies for pleated pants or steel-toed shoes. Can you force them to return? On the other hand, some employees who are happy...more

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