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Regulatory Radar

Delivered monthly, the Regulatory Radar is a briefing on emerging regulatory issues produced by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship.  These summaries of recent regulatory decisions keep you apprised of the actions that may impact your corporate citizenship efforts. Each edition includes summaries of and links to the latest items we’ve added to our Resource Library.

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EPA publishes strategy aimed at preventing plastic pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution is agency’s latest contribution to its “Building a Circular Economy for All” initiative.

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EU formally adopts ESG Ratings Regulation

In a significant step towards harmonizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rating activities, the European Union formally adopted the EU Ratings Regulation.

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NLRB limits employers’ ability to unilaterally make workplace changes

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently overturned a 2019 ruling that allowed employers to make changes to employment terms without union input.

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FTC announces final rule on deceptive hotel and event pricing

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final Rule addressing deceptive pricing practices often used in live-event ticketing and short-term lodging.

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NY Clean Slate Act seals some convictions, limiting criminal background checks

The New York Clean Slate Act, which went into effect November 16, 2024, allows for automatic sealing of certain convictions after a prescribed waiting period.

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USDA awards grants to increase availability to domestic biofuels

The USDA announced it was awarding $39 million in grants to American business owners in order to increase access to domestic biofuels.

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First antimicrobial treatment for pre-harvest water

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency announced the approval of antimicrobial treatment for pre-harvest agricultural water.

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MA Earned Sick Time Law expands to cover reproductive loss

Beginning November 21st, 2024, Massachusetts workers will be covered for reproductive loss events under the Earned Sick Time Law

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