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North America Legal Update Q4 2020

North America Legal Update Q4 2020

Fiona Coombe
| January 5, 2021
Legal North America

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  • In this report, we round up the legal developments affecting the workforce solutions ecosystem across North America in Q4 2020:

  • Canada: Canada introduces major reform of privacy law; Bonus entitlement must be honored during common law notice period; Notice entitlement does not include past service under a previous employer after business sale; Employers revoking offers of employment may be liable for damages; Overtime premiums are payable for work required or permitted by employer.      

  • United States: Court sets aside changes to H-1B visa program; Court stops Executive Order on combatting ‘race and sex stereotyping’; EEOC issues guidance on opioid use and disability discrimination; Voters approve recreational marijuana use in four states; Tennessee imposes reasonable accommodation for pregnant workers; California votes to expand privacy obligations for employers; Colorado employers have significant job posting requirements from Jan. 2021; Mandatory E-Verify for new hires in Florida.

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Fiona Coombe
| January 5, 2021