President Trump Nominates Judge Gorsuch to U.S. Supreme Court – What Might This Choice Mean For Employers?

On January 31st, President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch from the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court.…

8 years ago

Connecticut Employers Beware! Time for Another Legislative Session.

Each new legislative session in Connecticut brings new ideas and often new challenges for employers in the State. Just what…

8 years ago

Preparing and Delivering Discipline & Appropriately Terminating Employees

If you own or run a company, you will inevitably face moments when disciplining or terminating an employee is required.…

8 years ago

Are Job Prospect Background Checks Still Legal?

Many employers in Connecticut do routine criminal, credit and general consumer checks on prospective new employees. If that is your…

8 years ago

More Employment Law Changes to Watch for in New Trump Administration

In a December 2016 article, we reviewed a few of the changes that may be coming for Connecticut employers during…

8 years ago

Facing an Employee Lawsuit? Consider Building a Strategic Plan for Defending Your Company

Lawsuits from unhappy employees can be time consuming and expensive. If you are facing one and have decided to fight…

8 years ago

Labor and Employment Law Under the Trump Administration: A Brief Overview for Connecticut Employers

With the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president now official, many employers in Connecticut are wondering what impact the…

8 years ago

Thoughts on Employee Discipline and Termination

We’ve written often about the challenges of owning and/or running a business. It’s not a job for the faint of…

8 years ago

Federal Judge Freezes New Overtime Rule

A federal judge has issued an injunction to temporarily stop the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) from implementing its…

8 years ago

The New I-9 Form Has Arrived: What To Know Before It Becomes Effective

The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services division (“USCIS”) recently issued an updated I-9 form, which employers…

8 years ago