Kainen, Escalera & McHale is proud to announce that Best Lawyers in America has just released their entire list of “Best Lawyers” in the field of employment, labor and education... read more →
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 →
Most non-unionized companies operate as at-will employers, meaning either the employer or the employee may end the employment relationship with no notice or reason. However, employers with unionized workforces have... read more →
A common question employers ask about workers comp cases is “can an employer count an employee's time out on workers' compensation as family and medical leave as long as the employee... read more →
We’ve written often about the challenges of owning and/or running a business. It’s not a job for the faint of heart. Perhaps the greatest challenge revolves around managing a workforce.... read more →
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 →
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 →
Whether you run a large global operation or a small business, if you have employees, you are bound to encounter instances when one employee complains about another – or when... read more →
A lot has been written about bullying in schools. But, sometimes bullying may occur in the employment context as well. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), bullying... 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 →