OSHA Guidance on COVID-19

Each of us at Kainen Escalera & McHale are working hard to make sure every employer in Connecticut understands their…

5 years ago

CT State House Working on Bill to Strengthen State Labor Unions

In Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark…

5 years ago

Non-Compete Agreements – What Connecticut Law Allows

Non-compete agreements are a fairly common tool used by Connecticut employers.  They are a contract between an employee and an employer…

5 years ago

Summary of Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

(Revised as of 10:30 a.m. on 3/27/20 in red) Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act Effective Date     …

5 years ago

Could This Simple Step Save Connecticut Municipalities Huge Sums?

Are Connecticut’s towns and cities paying too much for new schools? A number of studies suggest they are. The cause?…

5 years ago

United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Changes Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

As an employer, you are undoubtedly aware you are required by the federal government to file paperwork called a Form…

5 years ago

Could Legalizing Recreation Pot Put High Tech Manufacturing at Risk in CT?

Elements of the Connecticut State Legislature and Governor Lamont are again pushing to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in…

5 years ago

A Look Ahead to What May Be in Store for Connecticut Employers from the 2020 Connecticut Legislature

As the Connecticut Legislature prepares to open the 2020 legislative session, we look ahead to examine some of the key…

5 years ago

How Employers Should Handle Employee Medical Leave Issues

Administering medical leave can be tricky for Connecticut employers.  Mistakes can prove costly and legally problematic.  Here are just some…

5 years ago

New U.S. Department of Labor Rule on Joint Employment

The U.S.  Department of Labor has just announced a final rule updating regulations governing joint-employer status under the Fair Labor…

5 years ago