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Newsom Vetoes Two California HOA Bills: AB 2439, SB 1238
Newsom vetoed California HOA bills AB 2439 and SB 1238 on September 20, 2026. Neither took effect, and the Davis-Stirling Act is unchanged.
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Privacy Laws
Five California Privacy Bills Await the Governor's Action
Five California privacy, recording and workplace surveillance bills are enrolled and awaiting the Governor's action. None is law as of September 24, 2026.
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At-Will Employment Laws
EEOC Sues Ollie's and MedStar in Two ADA Hiring Cases
The EEOC announced two ADA hiring lawsuits on Sept. 23, 2026, against Ollie's Bargain Outlet and MedStar Health. The allegations are unproven.
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RQAP : guide complet du Régime québécois d'assurance parentale (2026)
Admissibilité au RQAP, choix entre régime de base et régime particulier, semaines et pourcentages de prestations, revenu maximal assurable 2026 et démarche de demande.
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Canada Employment Law
Congé parental au Québec : la Loi sur les normes du travail
Congé de maternité, de paternité et parental prévu par la LNT au Québec : durées, préavis, réintégration au poste, et distinction avec les prestations du RQAP.
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Canada Small Claims
Mise en demeure au Québec : définition, contenu et délai raisonnable
Qu'est-ce qu'une mise en demeure au Québec? Ce que les articles 1594 à 1600 du Code civil exigent vraiment, et ce qu'ils n'exigent pas : courrier recommandé, huissier, petites créances.
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Canada Employment Law
Normes du travail et CNESST au Québec : couverture et délais de plainte
Ce que couvre la Loi sur les normes du travail au Québec, les délais de plainte à la CNESST selon le type de recours, et le parcours vers le Tribunal administratif du travail.
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Canada Employment Law
Harcèlement psychologique au travail au Québec : définition, obligations et plainte à la CNESST
La définition légale du harcèlement psychologique au Québec, la politique de prévention obligatoire de l'employeur, le délai de 2 ans pour porter plainte et les réparations que le TAT peut accorder.
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RQAP: Quebec Parental Insurance Plan Eligibility, Benefit Weeks, and Amounts (2026)
RQAP eligibility, choosing between the basic and special plans, benefit weeks and percentages, the 2026 maximum insurable earnings, and how to apply.
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