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Understanding EPA’s PBT Rules and Actions Is Vital for Compliance

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/21

Under the authority of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final rules for five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals on January 6, 2021.

New York Court Determines that Delaware, Not California, Law Applies to Employee Covenant Not to Compete

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/21

In Perry v. Floss Bar, Inc., 2021 U.S. Dist.

COBRA Subsidy Requirements Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/21

Among many other pandemic relief provisions, the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) includes provisions for certain (a) COBRA subsidies, (b) extended COBRA election periods, and (c) related notice requirements, which employers required to offer COBRA must address very shor

Not Aware of the Washington State Long-Term Care Program? – Employers Take Notice and Act Quickly

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/21

The Washington State Long-Term Care Program, long under the radar, should now be at the top of every Washington state employer's mind—as well as their employees. The law mandates long-term care benefits for Washington residents, paid for by a tax on employees' wages....

California's New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/21

On March 19, 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 95, which provides covered employees with up to 80 hours of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave.

$456,000 Fine for FECA Violation? Federal Court Says OK.

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/21

Former Florida Congressman David Rivera’s legal troubles continued to mount last month after a federal judge approved a $456,000 fine for his “knowing and willful” campaign finance violations.

Climate-related financial disclosures for large UK corporates: the UK TCFD roadmap in action

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/21

The UK government has made another stride in its green finance ambitions – a consultation on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures for UK large corporates.

CFPB Rescinds Short-Lived Guidance on Dodd-Frank’s Abusiveness Standard

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/21

On March 11, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it is rescinding its January 2020 policy statement (the 2020 Policy) providing guidance into its enforcement of the “abusiveness” standard under the Dodd-Frank Act.

Virginia becomes the first Southern state to eliminate the death penalty

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/21


DOL May Rescind Final Rules on Independent Contractor, Joint Employer Status

By EsqSocial Corporation 25/03/21

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed on March 11, 2021, withdrawing the independent contractor and joint employer final rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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