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 →
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 →
Since the fall of 2017, much has been written about the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. And a rise in awareness of the problem has clearly led to... read more →
The U.S. Supreme Court has just handed down one of the most consequential decisions impacting Connecticut employers since the 1930s. In a 5-4 decision (Epic Systems v. Lewis), the justices... read more →
Each year we track and then report on actions taken by the Connecticut legislature that effect employers in the state. Governor Malloy opened the Connecticut General Assembly in February by... read more →