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Judge Peter Dorsey, Federal Judge, Dies at 80

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Litigation

The bench lost another notable judge this past week. Judge Peter Dorsey — who was the former chief judge of the District of Connecticut and who continued to serve despite taking “senior” status — died Friday at the age of 80. I last appeared before Judge Dorsey very late last year. He had a wonderful… Continue Reading

The Basics: Bereavement Leave in Connecticut

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

During the summer last year, I started a weekly series of posts about various "basics" of employment law, with a particular focus on Connecticut. I had planned to start it again this week on a different topic, but in driving into work this morning after a meeting, I was struck by what I saw and… 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

New Connecticut Labor Stats Show Safe Workplaces…And Companies That Still Don’t Observe Wage Payment Laws

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

Two new sets of statistics released this month by the Connecticut Department of Labor shed some light into the workplaces in Connecticut. First and foremost, the number of deaths in the workplace last year remained the same as in 2006 — 38.  While any death is tragic, the rate is far below the national average. … Continue Reading