Employers during the Obama years felt particularly vulnerable to expansive interpretations of Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act – interpretations many felt left non-unionized employers particularly open to... read more →
The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services division (“USCIS”) recently issued an updated I-9 form, which employers will be required to use effective January 22, 2017. Before... read more →
Some of the most recent demographic studies of Connecticut and U.S. workers show a growing pool of qualified but disabled job applicants. Why the rise in disabilities? There are really... read more →
As we often say – managing a workforce is challenging even in the best of circumstances. It’s even more challenging if one doesn't fully understand employment laws as they relate... read more →
You’ve found the perfect candidate for a job opening at your company. Now what? Did you know that how you make a job offer often goes a long way towards... read more →
We have written often about federal and state wage laws employers are required to follow. They can be complicated to say the least. Well, what if you were required to... read more →
Every employer should maintain personnel records on each and every employee to document the employment relationship. These records are important because they provide a paper trail of an employee's background,... read more →
If you own a private business in Connecticut and have employees, a recent Connecticut Supreme Court’s decision (Trusz v. UBS Realty Investors, LLC.) is a game changer. In this much... read more →
One piece of advice we give every employer – get yourself a well written and comprehensive employee handbook. Why – because a good handbook lays out the rules of your... read more →