Lawsuits from unhappy employees can be time consuming and expensive. If you are facing one and have decided to fight it, consider focusing your attention on developing and implementation of... read more →
With the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president now official, many employers in Connecticut are wondering what impact the new Trump administration will have on labor and employment law.... 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 →
A federal judge has issued an injunction to temporarily stop the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) from implementing its new federal overtime rule nationwide. This rule would have doubled... read more →
The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services division (“USCIS”) recently issued an updated I-9 form, which employers will be required to use effective January 22, 2017. Before... read more →
The key to making a successful job offer is to view it as a process that starts from the minute you engage a potential candidate. By using a consistent and... 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 →
Big Data. You’ve probably heard the term – but just what does it mean? Big data is a term that describes the large volume of data – both structured and... read more →
Some of the most recent demographic studies of Connecticut and U.S. workers show a growing pool of qualified but disabled job applicants. Why the rise in disabilities? There are really... read more →
If you own or run a business, it’s imperative that you understand both federal and state guidelines regarding equal opportunity employment practices. Here is a brief overview of the basics:... read more →