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U.S. Department of Labor Moves Forward on Expanded Apprenticeship Programs

As job opportunities continue to expand in manufacturing, many Connecticut employers are asking where they’ll find the skilled workers they’ll need going forward. It’s an excellent question. It’s also one... read more →
  • July 22, 2019
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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U.S. Department of Labor Moves to Limit Wage Claims Against Large Chains

Franchises and small contractors are often small, cash-starved enterprises, making it difficult for disgruntled employees to recover their losses in wage disputes.  This fact led to an Obama era labor... read more →
  • May 6, 2019
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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‘Tis the Season of Summer Interns: Learn How to Determine Their Proper Legal Status

It’s common for Connecticut employers to bring on interns during summer months. Did you know there are U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designed... read more →
  • June 29, 2018
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Obama Era Overtime Rule Not To Be Defended By Labor Department

In late 2016, President Obama called for changes in the nation’s overtime rules that more than doubled the minimum salary at which white collar workers could qualify for an overtime... read more →
  • July 28, 2017
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale

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