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Italy | Implementation of new eco-labelling requirements postponed till July 01, 2022

Italian Legislative Decree No. 116 of 3 September 2020 (“D.Lgs. 116/2020“), implementing (EU) Directive 2018/851 on waste and EU Directive 2018/852 on

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UK | UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 extends cyber security obligations in telecom industry

The Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 came into force on November 17, 2021. The Act creates new regulatory framework imposing a wide range

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Singapore | Copyright Act, 2021

On November 21, 2021, the Singapore Copyright Act, 2021 came into force. The amendments were made to the existing Copyright Act to

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US- California | Genetic Information Privacy Act comes into effect

On January 01, 2022, the Senate Bill (‘SB’) 41 which establishes the Genetic Information Privacy Act entered into effect, following its approval

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New Mexico | Governor signs Medical Malpractice Reform Bill

The Governor of New Mexico has signed House Bill 11, Medical Malpractice Reform Bill as published vide press release dated December 23,

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UK | Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021 extends sick pay leave from 7 to 28 days where employers are precluded from requiring medical evidence

The Government of United Kingdom has passed the Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 2021 on December 17, 2021. The Regulations provide

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USA | Temporary Waiver of “60-Day Rule” for Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (Form I-693)

On December 10, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a notice stating temporarily waiving of the requirement that

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New York | New law combating racehorse and breeding stock slaughter comes into force

The Government of New York has signed a bill into law which deals with combating racehorse and breeding stock slaughter on December

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UK | Green Gas Support Scheme Regulations, 2021 notified

The UK Government has passed the Green Gas Support Scheme Regulations, 2021, which is a government environmental scheme that facilitates the production

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UAE | Government adopts 4.5 days working week

The UAE Government has adopted a four and half day working week with Saturday Sundays as off days on December 7, 2021.

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New York City | Government imposes vaccine mandate on private sector employers

The Government of New York City has issued a coronavirus vaccine mandate for private employers in New York on December 6, 2021.

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Ontario, Canada | Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 receives royal assent

On December 02, 2021, 30, the Bill 27, Working for Workers Act, 2021 (Act) received Royal Assent. The Acts also amends Employment

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US Department of Labor extends comment period for COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has extended the comment period for the COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency

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Afghanistan | New decree on women’s rights emphasises on consent to marriage

The Taliban government of Afghanistan has issued a new decree on the rights of women in accordance with the sharia laws in

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UK | Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (PSTI) to protect people’s personal tech from hackers

The UK government has introduced a Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill to better protect people’s smartphones, TVs, speakers, toys, and other

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New York | Employee monitoring law comes into force

New York Government has enacted a law governing employee monitoring. The law applies to New York employers who monitor employees through electronic

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US Department of Labor announces final rule to increase minimum wage for workers on federal contracts beginning Jan 30, 2022

On November 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced a final rule that increases the hourly minimum wage for certain federal contractors to $15 effective

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USA | New York passes Consumer Credit Fairness Act

On November 8, 2021, New York Government signed into law the Consumer Credit Fairness Act . The Act provides new requirements and prohibitions for debt collection

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UK | New plans to boost cyber security of UK’s digital supply chains

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has published new measures to enhance security of businesses’ IT services vide notification dated

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USA | Ensuring Compliance against Drug Diversion Act, 2021

The President of United States has enacted Ensuring Compliance against Drug Diversion Act, 2021 on November 10, 2021 which amends the Controlled

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