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Canada Implements Temporary Employment Insurance Measures Responsive to Economic Impacts of Trade War

The federal government of Canada recently amended the Employment Insurance Act, implementing temporary measures to address the economic impacts of tariffs imposed by the United States. ...more

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Whether Buyer or Seller: Heed This WARNing

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One often forgotten consideration in many mergers and acquisitions is the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988 (WARN Act). Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you should consider whether the WARN Act...more

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Ontario Appellate Court Ruling Leaves Employers Waiting for Determination on Interpretation of COVID-19 Leave Provisions

Employers in Ontario have been waiting for clarification on the interpretation of COVID-19 leave provisions throughout much of the pandemic. Employers had hoped that the Court of Appeal’s decision in Taylor v Hanley...more

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California Lawmakers Impose “Right of Recall” Provisions on Hotel Employers

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Yesterday, California lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 3216, which establishes “Recall Rights” and a “Right of Retention” for laid-off employees. California employers must offer laid-off employees in writing by mail, email, and...more

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Fiscal Respite: Providing Municipalities and School Districts with Breathing Room from COVID-19 Revenue Shortfalls

As is readily apparent to all of us in New York state, across the country and around the world, the shutdown of public and private sector economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a collapse in consumer...more

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COVID-19: Navigating WARN Act Issues During These Uncertain Times

As the outbreak of COVID-19 affects the country and states, counties and cities take various measures to slow the transmission, many employers are facing uncertainty and considering business contingency measures. To the...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Resolve Circuit Split On Whether A Layoff Is Temporary Or Permanent Under WARN Act

On March 30, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a decision from the Seventh Circuit in Leeper v. Hamilton County Coal, LLC, No. 19-1109, which held that a layoff was temporary, and thus did not trigger the 60-day...more

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