Switzerland adopts Ordinance on Climate Disclosures
Switzerland has adopted an Ordinance on Climate Disclosures. The Ordinance governs disclosures on climate issues by companies in accordance with Article 964a
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South Africa declares crypto as financial product vide Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2022
On 19-10-2022, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority has declared crypto asset as a financial product under paragraph (h) of the definition of
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US- California | Governor signs law of mandatory bereavement leave
On 29-09-2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 1949, which creates protected bereavement leave under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). As
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US- Minnesota legalises usage of Edible cannabinoid products
The Governor of Minnesota has assented to the bill based on sale of certain Cannabinoid Products under Section 151.72., making it a
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US President signs Inflation Reduction Act, 2022
On 16th August, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act, 2022 was signed by the President of USA. The Act includes law over climate,
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US-Colorado| Wage Theft Bill receives Governor’s assent
The Colorado’s Governor gives assent to the Wage Theft Bill thereby making it a law On 9th June, 2022 Colorado’s Governor signed
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Governor of Massachusetts signs the Crown Act and makes hair discrimination illegal
Governor of Massachusetts approves the Crown Act CROWN ACT which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural
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US – Colorado| Colorado expands notice requirement for Unemployment Benefits upon termination
The Senate Bill 22-234 has received the assent of Governor. The legislation is intended to update the notice requirements regarding unemployment insurance
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US | Illinois expands the scope of unpaid Bereavement leaves available to employees
On 9th June 2022, JB Pritzker, Governor of State of Illinois passed an amendment act to amend the Child Bereavement Leave Act, 2016
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Canada | Excess claim fee introduced in Canadian Patent Laws
On 2nd June, 2022, Canadian Minister of Industry notified amendments to Patent Rules. Formulated under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the recent
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US – Connecticut | New Consumer Data Privacy Law signed by Governor
On May 10, 2022, Governor has signed into law, “An Act Concerning Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring,” to enact consumer data
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US-Mississippi | Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
On 29th March 2022, House Bill 770 was signed by the US Mississippi Governor and with this law, Mississippi becomes the final
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Mexico | Amendments to Federal Labor Law
On 28th April, 2022 Mexico’s Federal Official Gazette published two decrees amending several Articles of Federal Labor Law (FLL). The FLL is
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Croatia | Whistleblower Protection Act comes into force
On 23rd April, 2022 the new Croatia Whistleblower Law came into force. The aim of the law is to protect the whistleblowers
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Canada-Ontario| Working for Workers Act, 2022 receives royal assent
On 11th April 2022, Bill 88, Working for Workers Act 2022 has received the Royal Assent. The new law amends some of
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US-Virginia| New Overtime Wage Law
On 11th April 2022, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed into law House Bill (HB) 1173 and Senate Bill (SB) 631. It was sent
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Canada – Ontario | Increase in Minimum Wages w.e.f October 1, 2022
On 5th April 2022, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced that the minimum wage will increase from $15 to $15.55
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OSHA issues Proposed Rule on Improved Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a proposed rule to amend its recordkeeping and improve workplace safety
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British Columbia, Canada | Amendments to Personal Illness or Injury Leave, introduced
On 28th March, 2022 British Columbia has introduced a bill 19-2022 for the first reading. The amendments were made to the existing
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U.S| USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Employment Authorization for Certain E and L Non-immigrant Spouse
On 18th March 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has updated their guidance to address acceptable evidence of
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