In a controversial 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Trump Administration rule favoring employers that weakens part of the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act mandate... read more →
Covid-19 continues to roil the nation with increasingly large numbers of new infections. The problem is so bad that some states are rolling back their reopening plans. If you're an... read more →
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just made matters a bit clearer for employers on procedures for counting dual-marked ballots in union representation elections. Dual marked ballots are those with... read more →
With the Connecticut economy slowly reopening, many employers may be having non-exempt employees work fluctuating hours for the first time. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced a... read more →
Every Connecticut employer with more than ten employees and which is not in a designated “low-hazard industry” is now required to determine whether any employee with COVID-19 contracted the virus at work. ... read more →
On June 5, 2020, the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“PPPFA”). This new law provides eligible employers with greater flexibility in achieving Paycheck... read more →
As a service to employers throughout the state of Connecticut, Kainen, Escalera & McHale is closely monitoring actions taken by Governor Lamont that directly impact businesses. The Governor’s recent Executive... read more →
In our continuing effort to keep employers apprised of all employment and labor laws that pertain to managing a workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, we offer this information verbatim from... read more →
It’s not an exaggeration to say it feels like the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. In so many ways, it has. One thing that hasn’t changed is the fact that... read more →
The last 30 days have been a nightmare for Connecticut employers – and most are feeling the financial strain caused by the crisis. As many are aware, the federal government... read more →