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SHRM Article on Same-Sex Marriage Laws: Contrasting Connecticut with California

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

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has an article out today on their website (subscription may be required) about the effect that same-sex marriage laws and rulings are having on employers. The article compares California’s Proposition 8 initiative with Connecticut’s recent decision legalizing same-sex marriages.  As you will see, the reporter was kind enough to talk with… Continue Reading

New Connecticut Laws effective October 1, 2007

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Laws and Regulations

October.  Here in New England, it brings to mind pumpkins.  Besides being carved up (made into pumpkin pie), pumpkins also hold a place in story lore — you’ll recall from Cinderella that a pumpkin could be magically transformed into a beautiful carriage (which of course, you can buy on Amazon.)  In Connecticut, October also brings about… Continue Reading

New Laws Ban Civil Union Discrimination

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Laws and Regulations, Legislative Developments

Two years ago, when Connecticut passed a civil union law, there was ample amount of press on the changes to the various laws. But on July 10, a change to Connecticut’s employment laws took place with virtually no coverage. Specifically, Public Act 07-245 amended the state’s employment laws to preclude discrimination in the workplace based… Continue Reading