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Best Lawyers 2021 - Kainen, Escalera & McHale

Kainen, Escalera & McHale Again Honored by Best Lawyers

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 →
  • August 25, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Summary of Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act

(Revised as of 10:30 a.m. on 3/27/20 in red) Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act Effective Date          April 1, 2020 This law does not state that... read more →
  • March 20, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Could This Simple Step Save Connecticut Municipalities Huge Sums?

Are Connecticut’s towns and cities paying too much for new schools? A number of studies suggest they are. The cause? Project Labor Agreements (PLA). Project Labor Agreements essentially require that... read more →
  • March 6, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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How Employers Should Handle Employee Medical Leave Issues

Administering medical leave can be tricky for Connecticut employers.  Mistakes can prove costly and legally problematic.  Here are just some of the risks: Employers could face claims of discrimination if... read more →
  • January 31, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Steps Every Employer Should Take If an Employee Is a Victim of Family Violence

Domestic violence is, sadly, a dangerous part of life for too many in Connecticut and around the U.S. According to the latest statistics, nearly 20 people per minute are physically... read more →
  • January 10, 2020
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale

Kainen, Escalera & McHale Attorneys Again Recognized by Super Lawyers

We are pleased to announce that three of our attorneys at Kainen, Escalera & McHale have been named as Connecticut Super Lawyers for 2019: Miguel Escalera Patrick McHale Sheldon Myers... read more →
  • October 25, 2019
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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In Case You Missed Them, A Recap of Other Recent Employment Law Changes

Not only do Connecticut employers need to know about the significant changes in the employment law landscape following the most recent state legislative session which just ended in June 2019,... read more →
  • September 3, 2019
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Is a Major Consolidation of Connecticut School Districts on the Horizon?

It’s no secret that Connecticut faces staggering state budget deficits that may linger for many years. It’s a serious problem requiring hard choices and some thinking outside the box. Two... read more →
  • March 4, 2019
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Vaping – A Vexing Problem for Connecticut Schools

Vaping is a term used to describe the use of e-cigarettes rather than traditional tobacco products, and it’s an increasingly serious problem in Connecticut schools. Concerns about vaping center on... read more →
  • February 19, 2019
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
Best Lawyers Badge 2019 Kainen Escalera & McHale

Kainen, Escalera & McHale Again Honored by Best Lawyers

Kainen, Escalera & McHale, P.C. is pleased to announce that 9 of our lawyers have been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was... read more →
  • August 24, 2018
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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