Regulatory Radar

REGULATORY RADAR -A new law prohibits employers from using criminal conviction records when making employment decisions unless employers consider specific factors and take certain steps before making a final employment decision.

REGULATORY RADAR - The U.S. EPA announced that it will take steps under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to advance environmental justice, improve transparency, and increase access to environmental information.

REGULATORY RADAR - A new Indiana statute sets out the process for pregnant workers to seek a reasonable accommodation from their employers.

REGULATORY RADAR - According to the EEOC, federal laws do not prevent an employer from requiring all employees who are physically at work to be vaccinated for COVID-19, with exceptions related to religious, disability, and other accommodations.

REGULATORY RADAR - The U.K. Government's plans to shift the cost and responsibility of managing packaging waste onto producers, specifically in terms of full net costs and package design.

REGULATORY RADAR - U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan signed a proposal to phase down the manufacture and import of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators, air conditioners, and other applications.

REGULATORY RADAR - Across the world, regulators are laying more groundwork that signals increased environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements for corporations in the future.

REGULATORY RADAR - Canada’s primary environmental law, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), now considers plastic a toxic substance.

REGULATORY RADAR - Businesses in EU member states must now carry out due diligence with respect to human rights, environmental, and governance risks in their operations and business relationships.

REGULATORY RADAR - Nevada and Oregon join 11 other states that have passed legislation protecting people of color from hair discrimination in school and the workplace.

REGULATORY RADAR - Washington state passed two major environmental regulations affecting employers operating in that state.

REGULATORY RADAR - All federally regulated employers in Canada with 10 or more employees must develop a pay equity plan.