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June 2024 brings many changes to federal employment laws
June 2024 has seen many changes to employment laws for federally regulated workplaces. Some are effective immediately, and some will come into effect on a future date.
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United States | Publication | February 18, 2022
On February 17, 2022, federal OSHA announced its initiative urging healthcare and related industries to take immediate actions to help make 2022 safer for their employees. OSHA noted an almost 250 percent increase in injury and illness incidence rates among healthcare and social assistance workers commencing in 2020, largely attributed to the COVID pandemic, and leading to combined totals greater than any other American industry.
To that end, OSHA continues to work on its final standard to protect healthcare workers from COVID. In the interim, OSHA emphasizes that employers must continue to comply with their obligations under the General Duty Clause, and the Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection and other relevant standards to protect employees from COVID hazards in the workplace.
Moreover, OSHA states that employers should create and implement proactive safety and health programs that address recognized hazards, training and preventive measures to keep workers safe. Companies are encouraged to utilize local OSHA On-Site Consultation personnel (1-800-321-OSHA (6742) and OSHA's program website) to discuss program development and conduct on-site safety and health evaluations.
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June 2024 has seen many changes to employment laws for federally regulated workplaces. Some are effective immediately, and some will come into effect on a future date.
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Since 2022, the Government of Canada has introduced three waves of amendments to the Competition Act (Act), making substantive changes to Canada’s competition laws, with the most recent amendments receiving royal assent on June 20, 2024.
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