This spring, the Connecticut Legislature passed a bill that would vastly expand the pregnancy anti-discrimination statute in the state. Here is a Q&A with our attorneys examining the bill. Q:... read more →
In late 2016, President Obama called for changes in the nation’s overtime rules that more than doubled the minimum salary at which white collar workers could qualify for an overtime... read more →
Employers need to know what the Connecticut Legislature is up to with respect to labor and employment laws. To that end – we offer this update on the bills currently... read more →
A bill working its way through Congress seeks to allow private employers the right to offer employees the choice of overtime pay or time off for working extra hours. Currently,... read more →
If you own or run a company, you will inevitably face moments when disciplining or terminating an employee is required. Those moments are often the toughest in an employer’s life.... read more →
A federal judge has issued an injunction to temporarily stop the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) from implementing its new federal overtime rule nationwide. This rule would have doubled... read more →
The key to making a successful job offer is to view it as a process that starts from the minute you engage a potential candidate. By using a consistent and... read more →
If you own or run a business – chances are that one of your top concerns is the safety of your employees and the business itself. So it would be... read more →
If you are an employer, a well written, carefully prepared employee handbook is a must. It establishes your legal rights as well as helps protect those rights. It explains how... read more →
As more states move to make the use of medical marijuana legal, others are now permitting even recreational use. If you’re an employer – do you know the rules? And... read more →