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The EC publishes an inception impact assessment for the proposal of a European Health Data Space

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

The European Commission has published an inception impact assessment for a potential legislative proposal establishing a European Health Data Space.

A Comparative Analysis of the New York State and New York City Sick And Safe Leave Laws

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

On April 3, 2020, New York State enacted a paid sick leave law (“NY PSLL”) requiring many employers to provide paid sick leave. Under the NY PSLL, covered employees begin accruing sick leave on Sept. 30, 2020, but may only begin using any accrued leave on Jan. 1, 2021. ...

Dutch Court Gags Employee Who Refused to Wear a Mask

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

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....
By: Littler

SEC’s Small Business Advocate to Host Capital Call on February 4th

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation issued a press release announcing a call on February 4, 2020, open to the public....

Facing Your Face Mask Duties – A List of Statewide Orders (UPDATED)

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

Governors and public health officials across the country have implemented stringent measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19, such as safer at home orders. As businesses reopen, face coverings remain popular as a preventative measure....

Window On Washington - Vol. 5, Issue 3

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital- Biden Inauguration. President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration as the United States’ 46th president is tomorrow.

FinCEN Proporciona Una Bienvenida Aclaración a la Sección 314(b)

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

La Sección 314(b) del Acta Patriota de los EE. UU. (Sec.

New Year, New COVID-19 Relief for Employers and Plan Sponsors (Part 3)

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133 (the “CAA”) signed into law by the President on Dec. 27, 2020 and a variety of IRS guidance issued in the first week of 2021 mean that employers entering the new year have lots of COVID-19 relief to digest.

Recent Michigan Open Meetings Act Amendments Significantly Limit Remote Meetings or Participation After March 31, 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

In October 2020, and then again in December 2020, the Michigan Legislature amended the Open Meetings Act to expressly permit remote meetings of public bodies while the COVID-19 pandemic continued.

SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting

By EsqSocial Corporation 19/01/21

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced that its Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on January 29, 2021.  The meeting will be held by videoconference, and open to the public, and will commence at 10:00 am EST....

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