by Kyle Roseman | Jun 16, 2020 | Labor and Employment
The US Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in a trio of employment discrimination cases which held that non-discrimination protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits employment discrimination based on membership in a...
by Paula N. Anthony, Esq. | May 28, 2020 | Labor and Employment
While employers certainly have enough to think about as they continue to navigate myriad challenges during the current public health crisis, they can’t forget about continuing legal obligations unrelated to COVID-19. Add to that checklist (if it wasn’t there already),...
by Paula N. Anthony, Esq. | May 21, 2020 | Labor and Employment
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued updated interim guidance regarding its enforcement of an employer’s recordkeeping requirements to address reporting of COVID-19 cases in the workplace during the current...
by Rebecca Goldberg, Esq. | May 11, 2020 | Labor and Employment
Businesses that have been shuttered since March may be eligible to reopen on May 20th, as Connecticut enters Phase One of its reopening plan. The May 20th date allows for hair salons/barbershops, museums/zoos (outdoor only), offices, restaurants (outdoor only), and...
by Rebecca Goldberg, Esq. | Apr 30, 2020 | Labor and Employment
Municipal employers and non-profits often opt to reimburse the Unemployment Compensation system for claims rather than contribute a portion of each employee’s pay to the system quarterly. These “reimbursing employers” are eligible to receive a benefit under the CARES...
by Meredith G. Diette, Esq. | Apr 20, 2020 | Labor and Employment
As a result of the Governor’s latest Executive Order 7BB, employers must now provide masks or cloth face coverings to employees who must wear face masks at all times in the workplace. Executive Order 7BB, effective Monday, April 20th at 8 p.m., requires all...
by Paula N. Anthony, Esq. | Apr 8, 2020 | Labor and Employment
In the State’s ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Lamont issued his 23rd Executive Order late on Tuesday, April 7. Executive Order 7V mandates that essential businesses “shall take additional protective measures to reduce the risk of transmission...
by Rebecca Goldberg, Esq. | Apr 2, 2020 | Labor and Employment
On April 1, the Department of Labor issued a Temporary Rule providing further clarification on implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which went into effect on that date. The rule follows earlier guidance issued by the DOL. These...
On behalf of Berchem Moses PC | Apr 1, 2020 | Labor and Employment
On April 1, Berchem Moses PC presented a Virtual HR Bootcamp to cover Employment Law implications of COVID-19 including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Speakers for this session were Attorneys Paula N. Anthony, and Rebecca Goldberg. Attached is the...
by Rebecca Goldberg, Esq. | Apr 1, 2020 | Labor and Employment
IRS guidance for employers claiming tax credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) provides important information. This article details some of the highlights of the IRS guidance. The complete guidance is available here. To learn about the...
