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Non-Compete Agreements – What Connecticut Law Allows

Non-compete agreements are a fairly common tool used by Connecticut employers.  They are a contract between an employee and an employer that specifically limit an employee’s ability to compete with the... read more →
  • March 23, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Summary of Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

(Revised as of 10:30 a.m. on 3/27/20 in red) Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act Effective Date          April 1, 2020 This law does not state that... read more →
  • March 20, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Could This Simple Step Save Connecticut Municipalities Huge Sums?

Are Connecticut’s towns and cities paying too much for new schools? A number of studies suggest they are. The cause? Project Labor Agreements (PLA). Project Labor Agreements essentially require that... read more →
  • March 6, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) Changes Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

As an employer, you are undoubtedly aware you are required by the federal government to file paperwork called a Form I-9 for every individual in your employment. Form I-9 is... read more →
  • February 28, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale

Could Legalizing Recreation Pot Put High Tech Manufacturing at Risk in CT?

Elements of the Connecticut State Legislature and Governor Lamont are again pushing to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Connecticut. Will such a measure make it into law? That... read more →
  • February 21, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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A Look Ahead to What May Be in Store for Connecticut Employers from the 2020 Connecticut Legislature

As the Connecticut Legislature prepares to open the 2020 legislative session, we look ahead to examine some of the key labor and employment law issues they may tackle that will... read more →
  • February 10, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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How Employers Should Handle Employee Medical Leave Issues

Administering medical leave can be tricky for Connecticut employers.  Mistakes can prove costly and legally problematic.  Here are just some of the risks: Employers could face claims of discrimination if... read more →
  • January 31, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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New U.S. Department of Labor Rule on Joint Employment

The U.S.  Department of Labor has just announced a final rule updating regulations governing joint-employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule, one that business groups... read more →
  • January 24, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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National Labor Relations Board Reverses Many Obama Era Decisions

As 2019 came to a close, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) released decisions that reverse Obama era decisions and re-establish employer property rights and the ability of employers to... read more →
  • January 14, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Steps Every Employer Should Take If an Employee Is a Victim of Family Violence

Domestic violence is, sadly, a dangerous part of life for too many in Connecticut and around the U.S. According to the latest statistics, nearly 20 people per minute are physically... read more →
  • January 10, 2020
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