Oregon’s emergency COVID-19 rules took effect on November 6, 2020. A Risk Assessment and Infection Control Plan based on that Risk Assessment were due by December 7, 2020. Infection Control Training (based in part on the Infection Control Plan) was due by December 21, 2020. Oregon OSHA announced it was delaying enforcement of these deadlines for businesses affected by the governor’s “freeze” in activity for certain sectors of the economy (including restaurants and gyms) and newly adopted risk levels until the end of the year.


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Safety-critical workers have “diminished expectation of privacy” in alcohol and drug testing

The Federal Court of Appeal recently issued a decision that may bolster the case for pre-placement and random alcohol and drug testing for workers in safety-critical roles.

Canada | November 22, 2024

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Federal government updates guidance regarding Canada’s new modern slavery legislation

Public Safety Canada first published guidance in December 2023 to assist organizations in complying with the requirements of Canada’s new modern slavery legislation The guidance was updated in March 2024.

Canada | November 22, 2024

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Federal Minister of Labour intervention in labour disputes: Analysis of the CN case and CIRB limitations

On October 22, 2024, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) published written reasons for a decision delivered verbally on August 24, 2024.

Canada | November 21, 2024

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