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Entire Vehicle Was A “Workplace” Under OHSA Even When Only Transporting Employees, Says OLRB

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

In a decision that affirms a broad definition of “workplace” under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Ontario Labour Relations Board has ruled that hydro trucks, including their aerial lift buckets, were “workplaces” under that Act...

INTERPOL and the CCF's 2012 Annual Report- the CCF looks to strengthen its role

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

(This is the third post in a series about the CCF's 2012 Annual Report) Each year, the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF) submits its annual report at the General Assembly meeting. The report is normally presented by the the...

Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act Comes Into Force

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

With the Malaysian Personal Data Protection Act 2013 (“PDPA”) having come into force on 15 November 2013, Jillian Chia, Senior Associate at Skrine, provides an overview of the salient provisions in the Regulations and Orders. She notes that that...

COP 19 – Day 9 of the Conference

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

Tuesday saw the opening ceremony of the high-level segment at COP 19 and CMP 9. As is customary, the curtain raiser began with numerous statements from a variety of heads of state and government ministers....
By: Reed Smith

USCIS Clarifies Eligibility Requirements For STEM OPT Extension

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

A recent interim policy memorandum, released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), clarifies the degree completion requirements for the 17-month extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) available to F-1 students enrolled in...

New Bill Calls For Biometric Exit-Tracking System

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

A key element of immigration control involves tracking the arrival and departure of foreign visitors to the United States. While the need for arrival controls is apparent, many argue that recording departures is also important as a means of...

New Amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Include a Change to Briefing Requirements

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

On December 1, 2013, several amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure are scheduled to go into effect. The most significant change for most appellate practitioners is that Rule 28 now consolidates the Statement of the Case and the...

Get Ready: SB 4 Compliance Begins Next Month!

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

Today, the Division of Oil, Gas, & Geothermal Resources ("DOGGR") released a Notice to Operators (the “Notice”), clarifying that some notification aspects of SB 4 will require compliance as early as the beginning of December 2013. SB 4 requires the...

Black Friday Brinksmanship: What Thanksgiving Day Store Openings Mean for Retail Employers

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

While most Americans will be sitting around a fire watching football with kith and kin or sleeping after a hearty meal, many retail employees will be stocking shelves and preparing for shoppers. This year, a significant number of retail employers...

Social Media, Marketing and Privacy Issues: Tips to Remember

By EsqSocial Corporation 21/11/13

Before launching a social media marketing campaign, consider the following......
By: Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

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