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What Keeps You Up at Night: Wage & Hour Rx

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Wage & Hour

Tomorrow, I’ll be speaking as part of the CBIA Wage & Hour Rx program.  Full details are available here.  The presentation will focus on the issues that can keep employers up at night and how employers can dig themselves out of some of the problems that they may face. But in preparation for that presentation, I… Continue Reading

From the CBIA HR Conference: What Happens On Facebook May Not Stay on Facebook

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Social Media

We had a great turnout and reaction to the presentation yesterday at the CBIA Human Resources Conference in Rocky Hill. My thanks to all who sat in our packed room and the great questions that everyone asked. A few observations from the conference: The lines between work and personal activities continue to get blurred and… Continue Reading

CBIA HR Conference – Social Media for Employers

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Social Media

Along with Brent Robertson from Fathom, I’ll be speaking at tomorrow’s annual CBIA Human Resources Conference in Rocky Hill.   The topic: Social Media — Use and Misuse. You can download the brochure here and register here.  There are lots of other good programs on the agenda as well.    For those that follow the blog, the themes… Continue Reading

Upcoming Speaking Engagements: CBIA HR Conference; Wage & Hour Conference

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Social Media, Wage & Hour

In addition to its lobbying efforts, the Connecticut Business and industry Association has long produced some terrific programs for businesses.  I’m scheduled to speak at two such programs over the next month or two. First, on May 13th, the CBIA has refreshed their HR Conference to address issues that are most pressing to businesses today. I’ll be… Continue Reading

Creating Guidelines for Employees to Engage in Social Media

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Social Media

I was honored to speak today at a presentation for CBIA entitled "Social Media for Business". We had a packed crowd today and it was a great opportunity to hear from others in Connecticut who are really using social media to enhance their business and build their reputation as a thought leader. We used Twitter today… Continue Reading

Get Up Early to Listen to CBIA Business Minute (Or Listen to It Online)

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in CHRO & EEOC

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association takes a minute every day to share information that is relevant to businesses across the state. Of course, because that minute airs at 5:59 a.m. on WTIC-AM (1080), you may miss it from time to time. Starting Monday, however, you’ll be able to listen to a series of interviews… Continue Reading

From the CBIA Conference: Difficult Times Present Challenges But Also Opportunities

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

At a CBIA seminar yesterday where I spoke, several speakers discussed the challenges that exist for companies in these economic times. One CBIA economist projected that the current recession will not bottom out in Connecticut until late summer or fall 2009. But the times also present opportunities, as well, the speakers said. Indeed, now may be the… Continue Reading

Quick Takes: Twitter for HR/Employment Law, RIFs, Parties, EFCA & Performance Reviews

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

As is typical for December, everyone is starting to wrap up for year end and the amount of substantive items to report on slows to a trickle. Thus, it’s time for some short items on a variety of employment law and HR-related topics. I’ve started microblogging at Twitter.  Don’t know what Twitter is? There’s a… Continue Reading

From the CBIA Annual Meeting: A New Approach to Health Care for Employers and Others

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

At the CBIA Annual Meeting last night, I had the pleasure of hearing a keynote address by Elizabeth Teisberg, co-author of the book: Redefining Health Care: Creating a Value-Based Competition on Results.  Her presentation focused on the importance of taking a comprehensive approach to health care reform — one that controls costs, improves patient outcomes and creates… Continue Reading

Is Connecticut’s Economy “Glass” Half Full or Half Empty? Numbers Tell a Mixed Story

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Legislative Developments

For employers in Connecticut, this isn’t exactly the best of times. But it isn’t the worst of times either. That seemed to be the message of a variety of economists at a conference I attended yesterday sponsored by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association. In fact, a CBIA survey released yesterday (and sponsored by Blum Shapiro)… Continue Reading

Paid Sick Leave Bill Passes State Senate; Moves On to House for Consideration

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Legislative Developments

Late Thursday night, the State Senate passed the Paid Sick Leave bill (S.B. 217) with various amendments including an exemption for some existing collective bargaining agreements.  The vote was a close one — 20-16 — and you can find the roll call here. The bill would make Connecticut the first state to require employers of 50 or more,… Continue Reading

Paid Sick Leave Bill Keeps Moving Along; On to Senate Consideration

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Legislative Developments

Senate Bill 217, the Paid Sick Leave bill, which I have reported on here and here, passed the Judiciary Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly late last week, setting the stage for a possible Senate vote in the next few weeks.  Various blogs and website have set the stage for a possible showdown at the… Continue Reading