This question is a common one for employers during winter months in Connecticut. For the most part, an employer’s obligation to compensate employees during bad weather is based primarily on... read more →
We have written in the past about the rights employers have when it comes to negative social media posts by employees. All private employers must respect their workers' right to... read more →
Late in 2017, California Rep. Mimi Walters introduced the Workflex in the 21st Century Act - the country’s first-ever federal paid leave law (HR 4219) in the House of Representatives. As first conceived,... read more →
The impact of the new Republican administration continues to be felt strongly in employment and labor law. In a newly issued ruling (early December) involving a Boeing Corporation “no camera”... read more →
For a number of years, efforts to increase diversity in the workplace was seen as a good thing to do. Now it appears a large number of major employers view... read more →
Are you an employer that allows your employees the flexibility to schedule their own time “off the clock” for breaks? If you are – you’d better make sure you’re paying... read more →
Last week’s column defined sexual harassment. This week, we take a look at the legal ramifications for employers of allowing sexual harassment in the workplace. Let’s look first at the... read more →
Problems of sexual harassment in Hollywood are leading to growing scrutiny of the problem nationwide. Connecticut employers need to understand what constitutes sexual harassment and how the law applies to... read more →
Much has been made of NFL player protests during the national anthem – with even the President getting into the action. NFL team owners have been considering punishments (to include... read more →
As has been reported here in the past, more states are now making the use of medical marijuana legal while others are permitting even recreational use. If you’re an employer... read more →