Regulatory Radar

REGULATORY RADAR - On September 14, 2021, the EPA announced the following actions indicating further study and possible limitations of PFAS in wastewater.

REGULATORY RADAR - India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act 2020 (FCRA 2020) came into force on September 29, 2020; read updates on the changing terms.

REGULATORY RADAR - On November 1, 2021, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to the New York Paid Family Leave Law (NYPFLL), which will allow employees to take leave to care for siblings with a serious health condition.

REGULATORY RADAR - On October 25, 2021, the Government of Ontario introduced the Working for Workers Act 2021, which, if passed, is intended to encourage employee work-life balance in the province.

REGULATORY RADAR - On November 3, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a staff legal bulletin which stated that proposals requesting companies adopt timeframes or targets to address climate change are no longer considered excludable.

REGULATORY RADAR - On October 25, 2021, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill S4394A, which amends an existing labor law to enhance protections for private-sector employees who allege retaliation for reporting violations of a law, rule, or regulation.

REGULATORY RADAR - On November 2, 2021, the United States, the European Union, and partners formally launched the Global Methane Pledge.

REGULATORY RADAR - Around the world, increasingly regulators are requiring companies to disclose risks inherent in light of the changing climate. Here’s the latest from the last 30 days.

REGULATORY RADAR - On November 17, 2021, the European Commission proposed a law intended to prevent the import of products linked to deforestation into the EU.

REGULATORY RADAR - On November 10, 2021, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) published three final rules to go into effect on January 1, 2022, including updated wage protection rules for employers with operations in the state.

REGULATORY RADAR - In October 2021, the Portuguese government passed new labor laws effectively prohibiting managers in companies that employ 10 people or more from contacting direct reports after working hours.

REGULATORY RADAR - On November 3, 2021, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation announced the creation of a new standard-setting board, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).