The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) annually conducts a survey of U.S. employers to gather information on the types of benefits employers offer their employees. Companies of every size... read more →
Every fiscal year in the U.S. (October 1st – September 30th), approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas are made available to qualified job applicants under U.S. immigration law. If you are a... read more →
The incoming administration of Governor-elect Ned Lamont faces many stiff challenges – pension funds badly underfunded, budget deficits, and business malaise - to name just a few. You can add... read more →
It’s clear – a blue wave hit Connecticut in November, leaving the legislature and the Governor’s office in full control of Connecticut Democrats. So, what might that portend for Connecticut... read more →
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 was passed by U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton to protect the civilian employment of active and reserve military personnel in the United States called to active duty.... read more →
Have you looked at your policies and practices regarding marijuana use by your employees lately? Did you know that nearly 28,000 Connecticut residents now rely on medical marijuana as a... read more →
There’s an old saying that goes something like this… “What you don’t know can kill you…” Now you’re probably asking – “What’s that got to do with employment law?” Many... read more →
Connecticut is one of only a handful of states to require certain employers to provide paid sick leave to certain designated in-state workers. The following outlines the requirements under the... read more →
Do employees have the absolute right of free speech in the workplace? If you’re an employer – that question is important. Most Americans and, by default, most employees probably assume... read more →
The #MeToo movement is spurring a closer look at and legislative action on the use of confidential agreements in sexual harassment cases. The Congress last year added language to the... read more →