Back in March 2019, we advised that the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would change the minimum salary threshold for the so-called “white collar exemptions.” On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its long awaited final rule on overtime. The final rule revises the earnings thresholds used to exempt executive, […]
The state of Connecticut has strict rules and procedures for dealing with employment-related grievances through arbitration. For this reason, parties cannot postpone arbitration without just cause. If you are party to an employment dispute, and you wish to delay arbitration, you must have the grounds to do so and abide by the rules and procedures […]
In a CT Superior Court courtroom on December 16, 2019, Judge David Tobin dismissed the lawsuit brought by Michael Powers against the Town of Wilton. Attorney Ryan Driscoll of Berchem Moses PC represented the Town of Wilton, the Board of Selectmen (BOS), and all five BOS members. Click here to read the recent article by Heather Borden Herve on […]
Municipal and Board of Education employers may have recently received an email from the State Comptroller reminding them that the deadline to comply with new legislation requiring submission of certain information regarding employee health plans to the State is fast approaching. Pursuant to Section 352 of the Budget Implementer (Public Act 19-117), not later than […]
Richard J. Buturla, Chair of the litigation department, recently obtained a temporary restraining order, on behalf of Project Service LLC, operator of the twenty three food and fuel service plazas located throughout the State of Connecticut. The order pertained to a rally organized by Service Employees International Union, Local 32BJ SEIU scheduled to be held […]
“With the Ring of Honor, we wanted to honor some of our great past players, ones who have been supportive of the foundation since they’ve been on our team,” Camp Foundation president Attorney Mario Coppola said. “These guys don’t have to come back, they do because they care about the Foundation and respect what we […]
Signing of Letter of Intent begins expansion of academic and campus offerings to 5000+ students. “This is very exciting news for the entire UB community!” said Attorney Robert L. Berchem, Co-Chair of the University of Bridgeport Board of Trustees. Click here to learn more.
Tyler Williams is a member of the firm’s litigation department where he represents insurance carriers, governmental entities and employers in general litigation matters, focusing on civil defense litigation. While attending the University Of Connecticut School Of Law, Tyler worked as a student attorney for the School’s Connecticut Urban Legal Initiative and was a member of […]
In new legislation expected to be signed by the Governor shortly, the state is making significant changes to its sexual harassment law. These changes are a response to the nationwide #metoo and #timesup movements to bring awareness to and combat sexual harassment. While other technical changes were made, this article focuses on the most important […]
Late Friday, Connecticut joined neighboring states New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island and became the latest state to pass a paid leave bill. Governor Lamont has signaled he will sign the measure when it reaches his desk. The bill makes sweeping changes to current Connecticut FMLA laws, although the benefits would not become available […]
