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Governor Taps Union Chief to Serve as New Commissioner of Department of Labor; Former HR Director to be Deputy

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

Can a union president and a former HR Director work together effectively?  We’ll soon find out at the Connecticut Department of Labor. Governor Dannel Malloy this afternoon selected Glenn Marshall to serve as the new commissioner of the Department of Labor, and picked Dennis Murphy as the agency’s new deputy commissioner. In a press release issued… Continue Reading

Attorney for Former DOT Commissioner: Looking Into Possibilities

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Discrimination & Harassment

Yesterday, I commented on the ongoing drama between the state and the former DOT commissioner, who’s departure late last month sparked questions from reporters about the circumstances of his resignation. This morning, I spoke to Richard Hayber, the attorney for the outgoing DOT commissioner about the matter.  He provided me with a copy of a press release… Continue Reading

Connecticut Department of Labor Commissioner Patricia Mayfield Dies at 65

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Laws and Regulations, Wage & Hour

Department of Labor Commissioner Patricia Mayfield — who had signaled that she was retiring as of February 1st — died yesterday at her home in Waterbury of an undisclosed illness.  In her place, Linda Agnew, of West Hartford, will serve as acting commissioner. The Hartford Courant has a full report on her life and accomplishments… Continue Reading