The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just made matters a bit clearer for employers on procedures for counting dual-marked ballots in union representation elections. Dual marked ballots are those with... read more →
With the Connecticut economy slowly reopening, many employers may be having non-exempt employees work fluctuating hours for the first time. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced a... read more →
Every Connecticut employer with more than ten employees and which is not in a designated “low-hazard industry” is now required to determine whether any employee with COVID-19 contracted the virus at work. ... read more →
On June 5, 2020, the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“PPPFA”). This new law provides eligible employers with greater flexibility in achieving Paycheck... read more →
As a service to employers throughout the state of Connecticut, Kainen, Escalera & McHale is closely monitoring actions taken by Governor Lamont that directly impact businesses. The Governor’s recent Executive... read more →
In our continuing effort to keep employers apprised of all employment and labor laws that pertain to managing a workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, we offer this information verbatim from... read more →
The last 30 days have been a nightmare for Connecticut employers – and most are feeling the financial strain caused by the crisis. As many are aware, the federal government... read more →
Each of us at Kainen Escalera & McHale are working hard to make sure every employer in Connecticut understands their employment and labor law obligations during this time of crisis.... read more →
Non-compete agreements are a fairly common tool used by Connecticut employers. They are a contract between an employee and an employer that specifically limit an employee’s ability to compete with the... read more →
(Revised as of 10:30 a.m. on 3/27/20 in red) Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act Effective Date April 1, 2020 This law does not state that... read more →