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 →
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 →
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 →
Last week, the Connecticut State Senate passed its own version of the “Time’s Up” sexual harassment bill the State House had approved in April. The Senate then sent the legislation... read more →
As the Connecticut legislature races towards adjournment on May 9th, we wanted to provide Connecticut employers with this update on bills with a reasonable probability of passage. Pay Equity: a... read more →