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 →
On March 1st, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to block the extension of an Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that would have held employers liable for record-keeping... read more →
In little over one hour last week, the Connecticut legislature’s Labor and Public Employees Committee defeated one bill on raising the minimum wage only to adopt a second measure that... 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 →
The Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA) is the state’s primary employment discrimination statute. For some time now, employers have been unclear as to whether punitive damages could be awarded... read more →
On January 31st, President Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch from the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court. If confirmed, he would fill the seat previously held by... read more →
Each new legislative session in Connecticut brings new ideas and often new challenges for employers in the State. Just what might this session bring? Here is a preview of some... read more →
If you own or run a company, you will inevitably face moments when disciplining or terminating an employee is required. Those moments are often the toughest in an employer’s life.... read more →
Many employers in Connecticut do routine criminal, credit and general consumer checks on prospective new employees. If that is your routine as an employer – be careful. The rules are... read more →
In a December 2016 article, we reviewed a few of the changes that may be coming for Connecticut employers during the new Trump administration. We’ve identified a few more worth... read more →