Do employees have the absolute right of free speech in the workplace? If you’re an employer – that question is important. Most Americans and, by default, most employees probably assume... read more →
The #MeToo movement is spurring a closer look at and legislative action on the use of confidential agreements in sexual harassment cases. The Congress last year added language to the... read more →
If you’re like many Connecticut business owners, you’ve spent time and resources creating employment policies and procedures for your employees that believe comply with your legal requirements as an employer.... read more →
Kainen, Escalera & McHale, P.C. is pleased to announce that 9 of our lawyers have been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was... read more →
Incivility and bullying in the workplace are a common problem for Connecticut employers. And they’re not alone. In a 2016 survey conducted by the firm Weber Shandwick, 30% of managers... read more →
If you’re an employer in Connecticut and employ workers with disabilities, it’s important to understand what steps you should take to avoid running afoul of the ADA. As you... read more →
Following the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, much of the nation has focused on the impact he might have on issues like... read more →
One can’t pick up a newspaper or watch TV without seeing stories about the battle over undocumented immigrants entering the U.S. It’s a contentious issue in the extreme. Rather remarkably,... read more →
It’s common for Connecticut employers to bring on interns during summer months. Did you know there are U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designed... read more →
Are you an employer whose employees also work for other corporate entities as well? If you answer yes – then you’re probably what’s called a joint employer. Joint employment is... read more →