Employer Update: Paid Family Leave in Connecticut

Time for an update on the progress of family and medical leave bills pending in the Connecticut legislature. Last week…

6 years ago

Impact of #MeToo Movement Still Reverberates

The impact of the #MeToo movement, born of sexual assault charges against men like Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein, is…

6 years ago

Negligent Hiring – A Potential Nightmare for Employers

Relatively low unemployment rates are a blessing and a challenge.  For Connecticut employers, low unemployment rates make it increasingly difficult…

6 years ago

Employers May Soon Be Facing A New Federal Overtime Rule. Are You Prepared?

In January 2020, a new federal overtime rule may take effect, and if it does, it would change who qualifies…

6 years ago

Connecticut Legislative Update for Employers

There are some new developments in the Connecticut state legislature. Bills with potential impacts for Connecticut employers have just passed…

6 years ago

Wanted – Skilled Workers in Connecticut

According to a number of workforce experts – Connecticut has a troubling shortage of candidates for manufacturing jobs in the…

6 years ago

Is a Major Consolidation of Connecticut School Districts on the Horizon?

It’s no secret that Connecticut faces staggering state budget deficits that may linger for many years. It’s a serious problem…

6 years ago

Artificial Intelligence – What It May Mean to Employment Law

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform our human existence…  but what is it exactly? Let’s go to Webster’s Dictionary for…

6 years ago

Vaping – A Vexing Problem for Connecticut Schools

Vaping is a term used to describe the use of e-cigarettes rather than traditional tobacco products, and it’s an increasingly…

6 years ago

Labor and Employment Law Update from the Connecticut Legislature

With a new Governor installed and a new legislature in session, many Connecticut employers are asking what to expect next.…

6 years ago