California Senate Bill 27

Media Advisory: KPMG Law spokespersons available to discuss 'Right to Disconnect' and Ban on Non-Compete Agreements in Ontario

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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A recent KPMG in Canada survey of more than 1,000 Canadians in early November found that:

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  • A recent KPMG in Canada survey of more than 1,000 Canadians in early November found that:
    "The Ontario government's passage of Bill 27 establishes landmark laws for a changing workplace reality," says Lisa Cabel, National Leader, Employment & Labour Law, KPMG Law.
  • Ontario is the first province or jurisdiction in Canada, and one of the first in North America, to legislatively ban non-compete agreements in employment, with some exceptions.
  • KPMG is consistently ranked one of Canada's top employers and one of the best places to work in the country.
  • If you are interested in speaking to a KPMG employment law professional about these issues and other recent employment and workplace developments, please contact:

In Another Major Strike Against Our Environment & Endangered Species, Governor Newsom Vetoes The CA Deforestation-Free Procurement Act

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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This criticalbill, authored by California Assemblymember Ash Kalra, would have established California as a leader in tackling the many devastating effects of tropical forest destruction.

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  • This criticalbill, authored by California Assemblymember Ash Kalra, would have established California as a leader in tackling the many devastating effects of tropical forest destruction.
  • "We are extremely disheartened that Governor Newsom vetoed The California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act, a bill that we have been working on since 2019," statedKatie Cleary, Founder and President of Peace 4 Animals, a co-sponsor of the bill.
  • Tropical rainforests cover less than 3% of the Earth's surface and are home to more than half of our planet's terrestrial species.
  • This is why Peace 4 Animals is determined to continue working on important legislation to do just that," concluded Cleary.

The California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act Moves to Governor Gavin Newsom's Desk for Signature; Help Peace 4 Animals Ensure the Bill Becomes Law

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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Authored by California Assemblymember Ash Kalra, this important bill is currently on the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom awaiting his signature by October 10th.

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  • Authored by California Assemblymember Ash Kalra, this important bill is currently on the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom awaiting his signature by October 10th.
  • stated Katie Cleary, Founder and President of Peace 4 Animals, whose non-profit is a co-sponsor of The California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act, and World Animal News.
  • We are very hopeful that this important bill will be signed into law by the Governor of California."
  • The California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act is co-sponsored by Peace 4 Animals, along with Friends of the Earth, and Social Compassion in Legislation.