Since the fall of 2017, much has been written about the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. And a rise in awareness of the problem has clearly led to... read more →
The U.S. Supreme Court has just handed down one of the most consequential decisions impacting Connecticut employers since the 1930s. In a 5-4 decision (Epic Systems v. Lewis), the justices... read more →
Each year we track and then report on actions taken by the Connecticut legislature that effect employers in the state. Governor Malloy opened the Connecticut General Assembly in February by... read more →
Last week, the Connecticut State Senate passed its own version of the “Time’s Up” sexual harassment bill the State House had approved in April. The Senate then sent the legislation... read more →
As the Connecticut legislature races towards adjournment on May 9th, we wanted to provide Connecticut employers with this update on bills with a reasonable probability of passage. Pay Equity: a... read more →
Sexual harassment claims continue to increase across the U.S. following revelations in Hollywood in the fall of 2017 and the rise of the #MeToo movement. According to data from the... read more →
In 1925, Congress passed a law called the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The FAA provides for contractually based compulsory and binding arbitration, resulting in an arbitration award decided by an arbitrator or... read more →
More changes may be on the way for Connecticut employers. The Labor and Public Employees Committee recently voted legislation out of committee to increase the minimum wage, revise sexual harassment... read more →
As state and federal legislators continue to wrestle with the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace, Nevada Rep. Jacky Rosen and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren have introduced new legislation for... read more →
Debates over state statutes governing labor and employment matters are routine for the Connecticut legislature. One area sure to get attention in 2018 is sexual harassment in the workplace. Senate... read more →