Non-compete agreements are a fairly common tool used by Connecticut employers. They are a contract between an employee and an employer that specifically limit an employee’s ability to compete with the... read more →
(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 →
As an employer, you are undoubtedly aware you are required by the federal government to file paperwork called a Form I-9 for every individual in your employment. Form I-9 is... read more →
Elements of the Connecticut State Legislature and Governor Lamont are again pushing to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Connecticut. Will such a measure make it into law? That... read more →
A Look Ahead to What May Be in Store for Connecticut Employers from the 2020 Connecticut Legislature
As the Connecticut Legislature prepares to open the 2020 legislative session, we look ahead to examine some of the key labor and employment law issues they may tackle that will... read more →
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 →
As 2019 came to a close, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) released decisions that reverse Obama era decisions and re-establish employer property rights and the ability of employers to... read more →
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 →
At a time when whistleblower complaints are dominating news cycles, it’s not surprising that the number of employee whistleblower complaints filed with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is also... read more →
If you’re an employer, you have undoubtedly had an employee announce their intention to leave your employment. It goes with the territory. How you handle these moments is important –... read more →