Ensuring workplace safety goes beyond mere compliance; it’s about safeguarding your most valuable asset—your employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plays a critical role in this mission, enforcing standards to maintain safe work environments. Yet, dealing with OSHA citations can seem complex and intimidating. By mastering the citation process and knowing how to […]
Back in April, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a Final Rule that banned virtually all non-compete agreements, creating upheaval for employers who rely on them to protect their business interests. The ban, which was to go into effect on September 4, 2024, has been halted by a federal court in Texas, with nationwide impact. […]
Effective July 1, 2024, municipalities in Connecticut must provide service animal leave to employees with disabilities. The benefit is available to full-time employees in permanent (non-temporary) positions who have a disability and who have been employed for at least twelve consecutive months. An employee meeting these requirements is permitted to use accumulated paid sick leave, […]
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 […]
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), by a vote of 3-2, approved and issued its much-anticipated final rule (the Final Rule) virtually banning employers’ use of all non-compete clauses. The Final Rule is effective 120 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register. The following advisory summarizes essential components of […]
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 […]
On April 17, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court made it easier for employees to sue for a discriminatory job transfer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The result of this decision could lead to an increase in workplace discrimination suits. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, et al., the […]
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 […]
