We are pleased to announce that our law firm, Kainen, Escalera & McHale has again received a U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® Tier 1 Best Law Firm... read more →
In 2019, the State of Connecticut enacted the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA), a statute which created a comprehensive paid family and medical leave insurance program in Connecticut. The... read more →
Governor Ned Lamont recently issued Executive Order JJJ stating that employees who contracted COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic can be presumed to have contracted it at work... read more →
Governmental guidance for employers continues to evolve and change on a daily basis. Some recent developments should be of particular interest to Connecticut employers. Travelers coming to Connecticut may avoid or... read more →
Even as many states reopen their local economies, many employers are continuing to allow employees to work remotely. Remote work by employees who are non-exempt (workers who are entitled to... read more →
In early August, the President announced he was signing a number of executive orders designed to bring relief to American's suffering through negative impacts from the pandemic. Actually, three weren't... read more →
Kainen, Escalera & McHale, P.C. is pleased to announce that nine (9) of our lawyers have been named to the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since 1983,... read more →
With the pandemic continuing to disrupt normal business processes, several labor law issues hang over employers. Here are three that are worthy of attention: Can employers or unions force the... read more →
Can your employees use your company email systems to communicate with other employees for the purposes of organizing a union in your shop? That important question was decided by the... read more →
As COVID-19 continues its rampage across America, employers continue to face a myriad of challenges. One such challenge – employees faking a COVID-19 illness. First, it's important for everyone to... read more →