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New City Of Chicago Ordinance Gives Right To Return To Hotel Workers Laid Off During Pandemic

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/06/21

As the hotel industry recovers, the City of Chicago has enacted a “Right to Return to Work” ordinance. The ordinance, which is effective on June 25, 2021, requires Chicago hotels to rehire qualified employees laid off in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic before hiring new employees.

USPTO Refuses Washington Football Team’s Trademark Request

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/06/21

While the NFL’s Washington Football Team decides on a more permanent name (likely in 2022), its hopes of trademarking its current moniker have been put on ice.

U.S. House Of Representatives Votes To Override OCC True Lender Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/06/21

The U.S. House of Representatives on June 24th voted 218 to 208 to repeal the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) “True Lender” rule under the Congressional Review Act (CRA).

Mandatory Employee Vaccination? EEOC Updates Workplace Guidance

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/06/21

On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance for employers considering a mandatory employee vaccination requirement. The short answer? Your company probably can insist that most employees get vaccinated.

EDPB Issues Final Recommendations On Third Country Data Transfers

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/06/21

Third country laws – more than meets the eye. In practice – problematic legislation in disguise. The European Data Protection Board has issued a “Transformers” style plan for assessing whether or not you can transfer information to a third country......

NY Telehealth Waivers End

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/06/21

New York’s State Disaster Emergency declaration, which had been extended through June 24 through a series of Executive Orders by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has expired. Among many other things, the Executive Orders had removed certain restrictions on the provision of telehealth services......

July 1, 2021 Increase To Chicago Minimum Wage….But No Change To Cook County Minimum Wage Despite Written Notices

By EsqSocial Corporation 28/06/21

It’s that time of year (again) for increases in minimum wage. However, this year is slightly different!

[Audio] Sunday Book Review: June 27, 2021, the Gettysburg edition

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/06/21

In today’s edition of Sunday Book Review: The Gettysburg Campaign: A Study in Command (1968) by Edwin B.

[Audio] Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 27, City on the Edge of Forever

By EsqSocial Corporation 27/06/21

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode City on the Edge of Forever which aired on April 6, 1967, Star Date 3134. Compliance Takeaways: 1. Small accidents and changes can lead to huge consequences. 2.

[Audio] Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 26-The Alternative Factor

By EsqSocial Corporation 26/06/21

In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode The Alternative Factor which aired on March 23, 1967, Star Date 3087.6. Compliance Takeaways: 1. How do you triage a whistleblower compliant? 2. When expanding into new markets scale up your compliance program. 3.

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