Each of us at Kainen Escalera & McHale are working hard to make sure every employer in Connecticut understands their employment and labor law obligations during this time of crisis.... read more →
In Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that stated forcing employees to pay union fees in... read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The U.S. Department of Labor has just announced a final rule updating regulations governing joint-employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule, one that business groups... read more →