Non-unionized employees are typically "at-will employees". As "at-will employees" – either they or their employer may end the employment relationship with no notice or reason. What about unionized employees? That’s... read more →
One of the greatest challenges of owning or running a business is managing a workforce. Doing it well requires skill as well as a good understanding of federal and state... read more →
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 →
A number of factors are driving up the number of older Americans still in the workforce – factors that include financial pressures and the sheer desire to remain active later... read more →
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 →
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee based on a person's... read more →
According to a recent report issued by The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) -- the state agency charged with investigation of employee complaints about unlawful discrimination and... read more →
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 →
If you are like most employers in America, your employees are using social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And if your employees are like most employees -... read more →
Ever heard of the term Garrity Rights? Well, it has a lot to do with the question in our headline. Garrity Rights protect public employees from being forced to testify during... read more →