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“Masks Off” - Now What For Employers?

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced new guidance stating that masks and physical distancing were no longer necessary for fully vaccinated individuals in most settings.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) appeared to follow s

CMS Issues New Rule Imposing Education About, and Access to, COVID-19 Vaccines and Reporting Requirements for Nursing Home and Congregate Care Facilities

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 11, 2021, CMS issued an interim final rule requiring that nursing homes and other congregate care facilities: (1) educate all residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccines; (2) offer COVID-19 vaccines to all residents and staff when available; and (3) report the COVID-19 vaccination status o

The CEAA Proposes Alternative Structuring of Energy Tax Credits

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Far-reaching proposal would replace existing energy and fuel tax credits with technology-neutral incentives. Legislation would increase available incentives and expand availability to all types of power generation facilities with zero or net-negative carbon emissions....

National Contact Points in OECD Countries Promote Business & Human Rights in the Extractives Sector

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

For over 20 years, a little-known dispute resolution mechanism has facilitated conciliatory ends to numerous human rights and environmental grievances levied against multinational corporations.

Foley Weekly Automotive Report - May 2021 - 3

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

This report helps automotive suppliers inform their legal and operational decisions to help address challenges and opportunities.

Significant Changes Proposed to the Criminal Interest Rate

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 11, 2021, Bill C-274, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Criminal Code Interest Rate) received first reading in the House of Commons.

UK National Security and Investment Law Adopted: New UK Rules for Reviewing Foreign Direct Investment

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On 29 April 2021, the UK's National Security and Investment Bill (NSI Bill) gained Royal Assent. The NSI Bill, dubbed by some as CFIUK – a nod to the United States' Committee on Foreign Investments (CFIUS) – has now become law as the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the NSI Act).

President Biden's Executive Order to Improve Cybersecurity Issued

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

On May 12, 2021, President Joe Biden issued a wide ranging Executive Order “On Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” which was in the works after the SolarWinds cyberattack and arrived soon after a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline Company that cut off fuel supply to most of the east co

North Carolina House Passes Bill That Enables First Responders to Obtain Workers’ Compensation Coverage for PTSD

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

HB 492 PASSED BY NC HOUSE - On May 6, the N.C. House of Representatives passed H.B.

OSHA and Cal/OSHA Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Employees

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/05/21

Workplace safety agencies look to public health recommendations to update their own COVID-19 guidance and standards as they relate to the impact of vaccinations.

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