Governmental guidance for employers continues to evolve and change on a daily basis. Some recent developments should be of particular interest to Connecticut employers. Travelers coming to Connecticut may avoid or... read more →
In early August, the President announced he was signing a number of executive orders designed to bring relief to American's suffering through negative impacts from the pandemic. Actually, three weren't... read more →
Employee complaints about the conduct of another employee are not something employers can ignore. In fact, there are a host of laws (Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),... read more →
All Connecticut employers are reporting challenges in finding employees to fill open positions. This fact is particularly true for so-called blue collar workers. Just what is a blue collar worker?... read more →
The last several months have seen a nearly endless news focus on border security and a tangible southern border wall. Does that focus obscure other immigration issues that are hampering... read more →
Much has been made of NFL player protests during the national anthem – with even the President getting into the action. NFL team owners have been considering punishments (to include... read more →
As we’ve previously reported, the Connecticut legislature amended the protections afforded pregnant employees in the 2017 legislative session. Among other things, the new statute makes it unlawful: To fail or... read more →
Would you try to stop an employee from recording workplace conversations? And if you did – would you risk running afoul of the law? That question was recently addressed by... read more →
Since his inauguration, President Trump has signed executive orders directing federal agencies to repeal two federal regulations for every new rule they issue, and requiring each agency head to designate a regulatory... read more →
It’s not uncommon for companies of all sizes to utilize independent contractors as a way to reduce employee costs. It’s also not uncommon for employers to mistakenly label someone as... read more →