Effective October 1, 2024, housing authorities and transit districts will be required to participate in CT Paid Leave and CT Family and Medical Leave. Under existing law, the federal government, the state or a municipality, a local or regional board of education or a nonpublic elementary or secondary school, are not considered “employers” under this […]
New legislation significantly changes the CT Paid Sick Leave Law (CPSLL), making it applicable to nearly all public and private employers in Connecticut for the first time and changing some key provisions. These changes will require a change to any sick leave policies that are not in compliance, so employers must pay close attention to […]
The U.S. Department of Labor released its final rule, requiring minimum wage and overtime for some employees who are currently “exempt” from these requirements. Employers need to plan ahead for implementation, as the rule change could lead to seismic shifts in some payrolls. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) requires that employees receive minimum […]
All public and private elementary and secondary schools, school districts, colleges, and universities receiving federal funds must take note of major changes to Title IX regulations. The U.S. Department of Education recently updated these regulations, which address how educational institutions handle complaints of sex discrimination and sexual harassment. The new regulations go into effect August […]
Business owners and Human Resources professionals frequently encounter questions about disability rights in the workplace. This article busts some common myths about disability rights to help you keep your workplace accessible and legally compliant. Myth #1: The Americans with Disabilities Act is the only law protecting employees with medical issues. The legal landscape regarding employees […]
If you have decided 2024 is going to be a better year, you may have made some personal New Year’s resolutions. You can bring these goals into the workplace as well to help your organization run better than ever. Resolution #1: Get a checkup. Schedule a checkup – with your employment lawyer. You’re busy with […]
Supervising employees is not easy. Providing constructive feedback can be one of the most challenging aspects of management, but it is crucial to creating and maintaining strong staff performance, so supervisors need to approach performance evaluations and staff feedback skillfully. The annual review should not be the first time an employee receives feedback. Successful management […]
When dealing with an at-will employee, can you really fire someone for any reason? Can the company make deductions from the final paycheck? Does accrued, unused vacation get paid out? When terminating the employment relationship, it is important to get the details right. Disgruntled ex-employees are more likely to file legal complaints than current employees, […]
Governor Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Labor announced that the state minimum wage will increase to $15.69 per hour on January 1, 2024, six months after rising to $15 per hour this past June. This increase is the first index-based adjustment to occur under legislation signed in 2019. That law provided for phased-in increases […]
Can an employer fire an employee for cursing out the boss? Complaining about pay? Backing the “wrong” political candidates? Posting racist rants on Facebook? These situations are not uncommon in the workplace and employers must be prepared to navigate the complicated terrain of employee speech protections while maintaining order in the workplace. This article busts […]
