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Preparing for the Next Snow Storm: How to Address Those Afternoon/Rush-Hour Messes

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

Remember last year’s mess on the roads? If you recall, lots of Hartford-area employers sent their employees home early during a snow storm — creating gridlock and lots and lots of headaches. As a result, Gov. Rell set up a task force to coordinate with the largest area employees on their dismissal patterns.  Tomorrow will… Continue Reading

Inclement Weather Policy Followup – Governor Rell Tries to Coordinate Schedules of Private Employers

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

Last week, I posted on how private employers are not bound by what the state government does in terms of sending home employees early for snow storms.  But that doesn’t mean that private employers ignore what the government does.  Many will send employees home when the state tells non-essential workers they can leave. Yesterday’s snow… Continue Reading