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Implementación de medidas laborales y operativas mediante Circular Conjunta 40017 en Colombia

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La Circular Conjunta No. 40017 emitida el 25 de julio de 2025 por el Ministerio del Trabajo y el Ministerio de Minas y Energía de Colombia establece disposiciones que buscan garantizar las condiciones laborales y operativas...more

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New Standards, New Protections: Key Outcomes From the 2025 ILO Conference

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The annual meeting of the International Labour Organization (the ‘ILO’) concluded earlier this month. We summarise the key developments from the conference, which includes the adoption of new labour standards around...more

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Curiosity may kill the cat, but is indispensable for workplace health and safety

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“Curiosity killed the cat” is a proverb “used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation” (Wikipedia) or is an idiom “said to warn someone not to ask too many questions about something” (Cambridge...more

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Under Pressure: Mental Health at Work in Times of Uncertainty

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Today is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. To mark the occasion, we take a look at the important area of mental health in the workplace, something that has become one of the most pressing concerns for employers...more

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New Health and Safety Action Required for Brazil Employers – Psychosocial Risks

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New Regulatory Requirements - Companies with employees in Brazil have until May 26, 2025, to revise their Brazil Risk Management Program (PGR) to include psychosocial risks....more

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Workplace accidents: when are employers legally required to report?

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When does the obligation to report a workplace accident arise? Should an accident at work report be made when the circumstances around a reported accident seem doubtful or unlikely? Or when the employee who was involved in an...more

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A puzzle for employers: the future of work health and safety laws in Australia

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The last several months have seen rapid changes in the employment and workplace health and safety space. With such dynamic movement, and then lots of commentary on each of these changes, it’s easy to view all these changes as...more

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Littler World Cup Matchups Part 3: Workplace Safety

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Welcome to week 2 of our Littler World Cup series, where we compare various aspects of labor and employment law in some of the countries competing the following week. In Part 1 of this series, we examined paid vacation and...more

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Das Ende von 3G und Home-Office-Pflicht am Arbeitsplatz – Wie geht es jetzt weiter?

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Die Einführung der 3G-Regelung am Arbeitsplatz im November 2021 hat für viele rechtliche und praktische Fragen gesorgt. Am 19. März 2022 ist die 3G-Regelung ausgelaufen. Darüber hinaus haben die Bundesregierung und der...more

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Ontario, Canada Removing Masking Requirement on March 21 in Most Settings and Ending All COVID-19 Public Health Measures on April...

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On March 1, 2022, Ontario moved to the Roadmap Exit Step, as amended. We provided a summary of the restrictions that were eliminated on that date and those that would continue to exist....more

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Littler Global Guide - Portugal - Q4 2021

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COVID-19 Updates (the Past and the New Future) - New Legislation Enacted - The major concern has been focused on COVID-19 – which is why it has claimed the top spot. It is “safe” to say that the workplace is not immune to...more

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Einrichtungsbezogene Impfpflicht – Folgen für die arbeitsrechtliche Praxis

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1. GEGENSTAND DER IMPFPFLICHT - Durch erneute Anpassung des Infektionsschutzgesetzes (IfSG) am 10. Dezember 2021 besteht nun gem. § 20a IfSG ab dem 15 März 2022 eine einrichtungsbezogene Impfpflicht für Arbeitnehmer:innen...more

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Dutch Court Gags Employee Who Refused to Wear a Mask

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A deliveryman for a confectionery chain who was suspended because he repeatedly refused to wear a mask is not entitled to his salary, the District Court of Utrecht ruled last week....more

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Canada: Toronto Employers Required to Take Additional Measures to Minimize Spread of COVID-19 in Workplaces

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On January 4, 2021, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health issued Toronto Public Health Instructions for Workplaces (Instructions), addressed to “All Employers and Persons Responsible for a Business or Organization in the City...more

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Ontario, Canada: New COVID-19 Response Framework Will Take Effect November 7

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On November 3, 2020, Ontario announced a new COVID-19 Response Framework, Keeping Ontario Safe and Open (New Framework) that will be approved by Cabinet on November 6, 2020.  Public health units will be transitioned to the...more

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Ontario, Canada: Masks Must be Worn in Indoor Area of Business Premises and in Vehicles Operating as Part of Business

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On October 2, 2020, the government of Ontario filed Ontario Regulation 546/20 (Regulation) made under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020.  The Regulation came into force on October 3, 2020....more

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COVID-19: French Government Announces Recommendations to Companies on Mask Wearing, Remote Working

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The French government has announced that the wearing of masks in enclosed and shared spaces within private and public companies will be mandatory as of September 1, 2020. The implementation of barrier gestures and the...more

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Toronto, Canada Requires Masks Within Enclosed Public Spaces

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In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health, safety and well-being of its residents within enclosed public spaces, on June 30, 2020, the City of Toronto passed By-Law 541-2020 (“By-Law”).  The...more

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Venezuela: National and Local Governments Publish New Standards on Biosecurity

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The Venezuelan government has extended to July 11, 2020 its State of Alert declared on March 13, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this State of Alert, employment operations are suspended except for companies...more

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Venezuela: Gobiernos Nacional y Local Publican Nuevas Normas en Bioseguridad

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El Estado de Alarma declarado el 13 de marzo de 2020 fue extendido por el gobierno de Venezuela hasta el 11 de julio de 2020, a fin de atender la pandemia del COVID-19....more

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Reopening Considerations for Latin America in the Time of COVID-19

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As Latin America continues to manage the adverse economic effects resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and prepares for what lies ahead, there are certain post-shutdown processes and regulatory requirements to...more

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COVID-19: Singapore Guidelines on Resumption of Businesses on 2 June 2020

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With the easing of circuit-breaker measures in Singapore, employers gearing up for reopening must implement safe management measures to provide a safe working environment for employees....more

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