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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

Drama Over DOT Head’s Departure; Stipulated Agreement Dictates Terms

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Discrimination & Harassment

Over the last 24 hours, there’s been a lot of drama as details start getting released over the departure of the Connecticut DOT Commissioner last week.  Did he really resign? Was he pushed out? Late yesterday, Governor Rell released a new statement that suggested that she sought the resignation after allegations of inappropriate behavior were raised. … Continue Reading

More on True Cost of Litigation: Opponent’s Attorneys Fees May Trump Damages

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Litigation

Last week, I talked about how the time spent litigating an employment discrimination case can be a big part of the cost of the defense of such a matter. That "time" has another consequence as well: It increases the amount of attorneys’ fees that an employee has to spend litigating a case. As a result,… Continue Reading

Affirmative Action Forms for State Contracts: Is This The Best Way?

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

To work on State of Connecticut contracts with the Department of Transportation, various contractors have to set up an affirmative action plan.  If they do not have one on file with the DOT, the Department’s Division of Contract Compliance will send out the following letter. So what to do if you don’t have a plan?… Continue Reading

Telecommuting in Connecticut – A transportation or labor issue?

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

This week, while stuck on traffic on I-95 (which is to say, any day you commute on I-95), I heard a commercial touting the state government’s Telecommuting program.  As a recipient of occasional telecommuting, I was pleased to hear the government providing information about it. Now, you might think that because the program is really… Continue Reading