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The Hong Kong Vaccine Bubble for the Catering Business – At A Glance (Updated on 6 January 2022)
Social distancing rules have been tightened from 7 to 20 January 2022. For catering businesses (excluding bars and pubs which will be closed), with the abolition of Mode A, there will now be only three modes of operation in which they can operate dine-in services, all of which require the customers (except for certain exempted individuals) to use the LeaveHomeSafe (LHS) mobile application before entering the premises.
OSHA’s Vaccine-or-Test Mandate for Large US Employers is Reinstated, Prompting Request for Supreme Court Intervention
On December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit dissolved the Fifth Circuit’s nationwide stay of the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s “vax or test” Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), applying to US employers with 100 or more employees.
COVID-19 Related Circulars or Guidance (Non-Exhaustive) Published By Financial Services Regulators of Hong Kong (Last Updated: 8 November 2021)
We have compiled a chronology table which serves as a quick reference point to track the circulars and guidance published by HK financial services regulators in relation to COVID-19.
Charges Against US Bank Employees May Represent a New Frontier in COVID-Relief Fraud Cases
A virtual discussion on the regulatory aspects of the EO, its potential policy outcomes, and practical impacts on affected businesses. On July 9, 2021, President Joe Biden issued a far-reaching executive order (EO) on Promoting Competition in the American Economy that establishes a “whole-of-government effort” aimed at reducing corporate consolidation. The EO calls for federal agencies to undertake 72 separate initiatives across a range of industry sectors, including financial services, technology, transportation and communication services.
Further Extension of Covid-19 Adjustment to Right to Work Checks
A virtual discussion on the regulatory aspects of the EO, its potential policy outcomes, and practical impacts on affected businesses. On July 9, 2021, President Joe Biden issued a far-reaching executive order (EO) on Promoting Competition in the American Economy that establishes a “whole-of-government effort” aimed at reducing corporate consolidation. The EO calls for federal agencies to undertake 72 separate initiatives across a range of industry sectors, including financial services, technology, transportation and communication services.
COVID-19: Employer Guidance on Vaccines
Many countries have started to roll out vaccines against COVID-19. While a vaccination program is viewed by many as the long-awaited route out of the pandemic, this presents challenges for employers—including whether they can require employees to be vaccinated. In this publication, we provide at-a-glance guidance to the key issues for employers to consider in Brazil, France, Germany, Hong Kong, the UK and the United States, followed by more detailed Q&As for each of these jurisdictions.
Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare releases updated guideline for travelers visiting South Korea
The Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare recently released an updated guideline for travelers visiting South Korea, expanding the category of visitors who may be exempt from mandatory quarantine requirements.
Stricter Japan Quarantine to End for Travelers from California and Two US States, Amidst Numerous Changes Every Week
Effective June 14, travelers from California, Oakland, Nebraska and a few countries are no longer subject to the previously discussed stricter quarantine measures.
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Non-GAAP Measures in the Wake of COVID-19
The use of non-GAAP financial measures by public companies continues to draw regulatory scrutiny and media attention.
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Immigration Under the Biden Administration
This podcast provides an overview of the immigration challenges facing the Biden administration, focusing on business immigration and workforce mobility.
