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Tips for Hiring the Best Employees for Your Business

Some of the most important choices you make as an employer are your hiring decisions.   Make poor choices and you risk financial loss and damaging lapses in productivity. So how... read more →
  • March 18, 2016
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
Bullying in the workplace

Is There A Bully in Your Workplace?

A lot has been written about bullying in schools. But, sometimes bullying may occur in the employment context as well. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), bullying... read more →
  • March 11, 2016
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
Employee handbook

When Was the Last Time You Updated Your Employee Handbook ?

If you are an employer, a well written, carefully prepared employee handbook is a must. It establishes your legal rights as well as helps protect those rights.   It explains how... read more →
  • March 8, 2016
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale

Do You Have An Independent Contractor – or An Employee?

It’s not uncommon for companies of all sizes to utilize independent contractors as a way to reduce employee costs. It’s also not uncommon for employers to mistakenly label someone as... read more →
  • February 12, 2016
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Should You Fight Or Settle An Employee Lawsuit Against Your Business?

We often say that few things are as challenging as managing a workforce – or owning a business. And one of the most difficult challenges for employers involves lawsuits filed... read more →
  • February 5, 2016
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Muslims in the Workplace

The U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission recently sought to address potential backlash against Muslims in the workplace – after the terror attacks in Paris and California. In fact, Commission Chairwoman... read more →
  • January 8, 2016
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Minimum Wage Rates in Connecticut To Rise January 1, 2016

Connecticut made news in 2014 when it became the first state in the nation to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour in three annual steps. The second of... read more →
  • December 23, 2015
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Managing Employees Around the Holidays

There is no question about it – the holidays are a great time of the year. They can, however, present challenges for employers. Here are a number of things all... read more →
  • December 18, 2015
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
Employee handbook

Seven Things Every Well Written Employee Handbook Needs…

One piece of advice we give every employer – get yourself a well written and comprehensive employee handbook. Why – because a good handbook lays out the rules of your... read more →
  • November 13, 2015
  • Kainen, Escalera & McHale
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Do You Know The Rules Governing Access to Employee Social Media Accounts?

Social media – Facebook, Twitter and more – are a ubiquitous part of our lives, with more than 80% of all U.S. households currently using these applications. This fact has... read more →
  • October 23, 2015
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