Kainen, Escalera & McHale, P.C. is pleased to announce that nine (9) of our lawyers have been named to the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since 1983,... read more →
With the pandemic continuing to disrupt normal business processes, several labor law issues hang over employers. Here are three that are worthy of attention: Can employers or unions force the... read more →
All Connecticut employers are reporting challenges in finding employees to fill open positions. This fact is particularly true for so-called blue collar workers. Just what is a blue collar worker?... read more →
With a new Governor installed and a new legislature in session, many Connecticut employers are asking what to expect next. While it’s still very early in the cycle, at least... 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 →
The U.S. Supreme Court has just handed down one of the most consequential decisions impacting Connecticut employers since the 1930s. In a 5-4 decision (Epic Systems v. Lewis), the justices... read more →
Debates over state statutes governing labor and employment matters are routine for the Connecticut legislature. One area sure to get attention in 2018 is sexual harassment in the workplace. Senate... 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 →