U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Allows Broad Employer Exception from Birth Control Coverage

In a controversial 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Trump Administration rule favoring employers that weakens part…

4 years ago

Covid-19 and Multi-State Businesses: How to Manage Varying Closure Rules and Infection Rates

Covid-19 continues to roil the nation with increasingly large numbers of new infections.  The problem is so bad that some…

4 years ago

National Labor Relations Board Overrules Procedure for Counting Dual-Marked Ballots

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just made matters a bit clearer for employers on procedures for counting dual-marked ballots…

4 years ago

Expansion of the Use of the Fluctuating Workweek Overtime Rule

With the Connecticut economy slowly reopening, many employers may be having non-exempt employees work fluctuating hours for the first time. …

4 years ago

New Employer Guidelines from OSHA on COVID-19

Every Connecticut employer with more than ten employees and which is not in a designated “low-hazard industry” is now required to determine…

4 years ago

Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness Flexibility Act – Connecticut Employer Fact Sheet

On June 5, 2020, the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“PPPFA”). This new…

4 years ago

Important Updates Regarding COVID-19 Executive Orders from Governor Lamont

As a service to employers throughout the state of Connecticut, Kainen, Escalera & McHale is closely monitoring actions taken by…

4 years ago

What Employers Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19

In our continuing effort to keep employers apprised of all employment and labor laws that pertain to managing a workforce…

4 years ago

Tips for Managing a Remote Workforce

It’s not an exaggeration to say it feels like the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. In so many ways, it…

4 years ago

Tips for Employers Seeking Financial Relief During COVID-19 Crisis

The last 30 days have been a nightmare for Connecticut employers – and most are feeling the financial strain caused…

4 years ago