Kainen, Escalera & McHale, P.C. is a Connecticut law firm that focuses on private and public sector labor and employment law and litigation issues and education-related matters on behalf of... 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 →
Pay equity is a topic of growing importance – made even more important by new pay equity laws in states like California, Massachusetts and New York. Yes – Several states... read more →
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has for the first time filed cases against two employers in the U.S., alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation. Their claim – that the... read more →
Constructive discharge – also referred to as constructive termination, is essentially a claim of wrongful termination. A wrongful constructive dismissal occurs when, instead of firing an employee, the employer makes working conditions so intolerable that... read more →
You’ve reached the point where it’s clear you need to let an underperforming member of your staff go… never a pleasant task. In fact, firing is considered by many to... 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 →
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 →
Are you an employer confused about when you may need to provide leave to a disabled employee as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? You... read more →