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First Arrest Under Nassau County’s Mask Transparency Act: 18-Year-Old Charged
An 18-year-old man was arrested in Nassau County, New York, over the weekend for allegedly violating a new law prohibiting the use of face coverings in public to conceal one’s identity. Wesslin Omar Ramirez Castillo, from Hicksville, was taken into custody after police received reports of a suspicious individual wearing a mask in Levittown. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m.…
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Australia Grants Workers the Right to “Disconnect” Outside Work Hours
Key highlights: “Right to disconnect” protects workers from unreasonable after-hours contact. Bill inspired by similar laws in Europe. Employers face fines for breaching the right. Additional measures address temporary worker rights and minimum standards. Parliament set to introduce the bill this week. Sydney, Australia: Australian workers are soon to be granted the right to switch off after hours, with legislation…
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