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COVID-19: When Should a Judge be Recused? And Who is an Essential Employee?

The NJ Appellate Court recently published a case of first impression to touch on this COVID case law Guiseppe Amato v Township of Ocean School District, which dealt with two issues: whether the Judge of Compensation should...more

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NIS2 Digital Providers get Implementing Regulation on cybersecurity risk management and significant incidents

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On 17 October 2024, the European Commission (EC) adopted the final version of the Implementing Regulation concerning cybersecurity risk management measures and further specification of cases in which an incident is considered...more

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The European Parliament adopts NIS2 and DORA proposals

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The plenary session of the European Parliament adopted the final versions of the Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (NIS2 Directive) and of the Digital Operational Resilience Act...more

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As NC State of Emergency Expires, Businesses and Health Care Providers Need to Prepare to Avoid More COVID Confusion

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On Monday, July 11, 2022, Governor Roy Cooper announced that he would end North Carolina’s State of Emergency in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic on August 15, 2022, nearly two and one-half years after first declaring it....more

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Ontario’s COVID-19 Response: A History of Announced Measures, 2020-2022

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The following is a complete accumulation of our blog postings on Ontario COVID-19 restrictions since 2020, in reverse chronological order. ...more

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Government Shutdown Immigration Impacts

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How are immigration benefits impacted if Congress is unable to agree on a spending bill and the U.S. government shuts down? The general rule is that those services that are essential or fee-funded continue without...more

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Vaccine ‘Passports’ Are Coming to Ontario on September 22, 2021

The Government of Ontario announced that starting September 22, 2021, individuals will be required to show proof of fully vaccinated status in order to gain access to certain businesses. While the regulations have not yet...more

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L.A. City and County Consider Vaccine Requirement for Public Spaces

On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, the Los Angeles City Council approved a motion to require people to have at least one dose of the COVID-10 vaccine before being admitted to public spaces, including restaurants, entertainment...more

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Missouri Protects Health Care Providers from Civil Actions Relating to COVID-19 Exposure

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On July 7, 2021, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed SB 51 into law, which protects health care providers from being held liable in civil actions for COVID-19 exposure (the “Act”)....more

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Canada: Peel and Toronto Issue Orders Regarding COVID-19 Expedited Closures

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On April 20, 2021, Peel Public Health (Peel) and the City of Toronto Public Health (Toronto) announced they would be issuing Orders directing business closures in certain circumstances.  These Orders, which have now been...more

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

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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...more

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Ontario Extends COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order to May 20, Tightens Restrictions, and Increases Workplace Inspections

On April 16, 2021, the government of Ontario announced its strictest COVID-19 response measures to date, responding to a continued increase in daily case counts despite a province-wide lockdown. The stay-at-home order,...more

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A New Kind of Covid Immunity: Here’s What You Need To Know About Arizona’s New Law Protecting Businesses From Covid Lawsuits

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Over the past year, the big story has been the search for vaccines to protect people from Covid-19. You can’t vaccinate a business, but Arizona businesses are now protected from liability related to Covid-19. ...more

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Leaders Moving Business Forward with Dianna MacDonald of Powerhouse

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As a leading provider of construction services, Powerhouse is achieving growth during the pandemic by helping customers adapt to changing COVID-19 requirements. CFO Dianna MacDonald explains how the company is changing to...more

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NRC Hosts Public Meeting on Final Changes to Fitness-for-Duty Drug Testing Requirements

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) hosted a public meeting on April 13 to discuss and solicit stakeholder feedback on the cumulative effects of regulation regarding final changes made to the fitness-for-duty (FFD) drug...more

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Rising COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Lead to Ontario, Canada Shutdown

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With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rising in Ontario at a concerning pace due to the rapid transmission of new variants, on April 1, 2021, the province filed Ontario Regulation 240/21 under the Reopening Ontario (A...more

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West Virginia Enacts COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act

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On March 19, 2021, Governor Jim Justice signed legislation enacting a coronavirus liability shield law.  Senate Bill 277, the COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act (“the Act”), is effective retroactively from January 1, 2020 and...more

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OSHA's COVID-19 National Emphasis Program and Enforcement Response Plan – Targeted Inspections to Begin by March 26, 2021

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On January 21, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Department of Labor’s launch of a national program to focus OSHA enforcement efforts related to COVID-19 on hazardous conditions that put the...more

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Costa Mesa, California, Enacts Premium Pay Ordinance for Retail Grocery and Pharmacy Workers

On March 16, 2021, the City Council of Costa Mesa, California, passed an urgency ordinance establishing premium pay for retail grocery and pharmacy workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Costa Mesa is a large city in Orange...more

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Hazard Pay Now in Effect For San Francisco Grocery and Retail Pharmacy Workers

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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved San Francisco’s COVID Related Hazard Pay Emergency Ordinance, which temporarily requires large grocery and retail pharmacy stores, like drug stores, and the...more

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San Mateo, California Enacts ‘Hazard Pay’ Ordinance for Large Grocery and Drug Stores

On March 1, 2021, the City Council of San Mateo, California, adopted “An Emergency Ordinance Requiring Large Grocery Stores and Large Drugstores to Provide Hazard Pay to their Employees” to ease the burdens caused by the...more

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Pomona, California Enacts COVID-19 ‘Hero Pay’ Ordinance for Front-Line Retail Employees

On March 1, 2021, the City Council of Pomona, California, passed an ordinance that establishes premium pay for retail food workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pomona is an incorporated city located in Los Angeles County and...more

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Santa Ana Enacts Premium Pay Ordinance for Large-Chain Grocery Store and Retail Pharmacy Workers

On March 2, 2021, the City Council of Santa Ana, California, passed an urgency ordinance establishing premium pay for grocery and retail pharmacy workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Santa Ana is the county seat of Orange...more

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California District Court Refuses to Enjoin Hazard Pay Ordinance

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A growing number of cities in California, including Oakland, Long Beach, Montebello, West Hollywood and San Leandro, have recently enacted ordinances requiring large grocery and/or drug stores to pay specified workers premium...more

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City Of Los Angeles Imposes “Hero Pay” Requirement – Risks And Ramifications

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Starting Monday, grocery stores, drug stores and big box retailers in the City of Los Angeles will be required to pay “Premium Hazard Pay” – an additional $5.00 per hour — to non-exempt employees. The ordinance mandating the...more

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