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Home Care Workers Are Entitled To Minimum Wage and Overtime Protection

For some time now, there has been a debate as to whether home care works are entitled to minimum wage and overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act or... read more →
  • August 28, 2015
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Are Volunteers a Legal Liability for Your Business?

Did you know that government agencies are cracking down on the use of interns and volunteers in "for-profit" organizations and attorneys for employees are bringing more and more claims against... read more →
  • August 21, 2015
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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The Challenge of Medical Marijuana and a Drug-Free Workplace

Under Connecticut law, marijuana may be legally used to treat a wide range of medical conditions including the following: Cachexia Cancer Crohn's disease Epilepsy Glaucoma HIV or AIDS Intractable spasticity... read more →
  • August 14, 2015
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Are Your Employee Rules Lawful?

If you employ people in your business, you have rules and policies that apply to your workplace and staff. Did you know there are very specific guidelines you must follow... read more →
  • July 31, 2015
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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When Is An Intern Really An Employee?

This employment law question is one that has been debated in employment, education and legal circles for some time. For years, the Department of Labor decided the question using something... read more →
  • July 9, 2015
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Do You Allow Flexible Work Arrangements For Your Employees?

With family life increasingly complicated, it’s become common for employers to allow salaried employees to work flexible or flex-time schedules. This arrangement allows employees with children or aging parents to... read more →
  • June 22, 2015
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Are you Paying Overtime Correctly? New State Law Mandates Double Damages

The Connecticut General Assembly has recently made changes to laws governing employee compensation. In this latest Bill (Senate Bill 914), the legislature mandates double damage awards in all instances where... read more →
  • June 14, 2015
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