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2024 Year in Review - PRC Employment Law

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The year 2024 witnessed various changes in employment law in the People's Republic of China. This article summarizes the key developments from the past year and offers an outlook on the changes we have seen and further...more

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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’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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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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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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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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Families First Coronavirus Responce Act: What Employers Need To Know

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To address the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on Saturday. Although the bill has passed the House, it is still subject to...more

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Managing your Workforce in Unprecedented Times

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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has reached almost all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.  It appears that COVID-19 originated in China’s Hubei province and it presents the greatest risk to...more

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Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for UK Employers

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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread in the United Kingdom, employers must ensure that they remain compliant with current employment and data protection laws in dealing with the myriad of issues that may arise,...more

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Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources Issues Guidance on COVID-19

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On March 13, 2020, Puerto Rico’s Department of Labor and Human Resources’ Secretary, Hon. Briseida Torres Reyes, issued Opinion 2020-21 discussing statutory rights and other applicable measures in light of the coronavirus...more

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Temporary Paid Family and Medical Leave Requirements Coming for Some Employers Due to COVID-19

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A bill passed by the House of Representatives on March 13 to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency temporarily transforms what had been unpaid, job protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act...more

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New FAQs Clarify Colorado Emergency Paid Sick Leave Rules

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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment released new FAQs to clarify requirements under the Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay (“Colorado HELP”) Rules, issued on March 11, 2020, that require certain employers to...more

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U.S. House Passes Coronavirus (COVID-19) Paid FMLA Law and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act: An Employee Guide

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Over the weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed sweeping legislation designed to assist a large segment of the nation’s workforce whose ability to work is or may become impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19)...more

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ITALY: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – Employer FAQs

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The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe remains a significant concern in the workplace. Employers are confronting difficult questions regarding how to handle mandatory lockdowns, safety and health...more

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