UPDATED: The cuts to the CHRO keep coming. Governor Malloy this morning released his plan to reduce the size of government — should a deal with the state labor unions not be struck. The plan calls for the elimination of the CHRO’s Waterbury Office (page 35) and the elimination of other staff positions. All told,… Continue Reading
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What Might Be The Impact of the State Elections on Connecticut Employers? Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsThere’s been plenty written about what the impact of the federal elections will be on national legislative efforts. While at an ABA Conference last week, various legislative initiatives concerning independent contractors and the Employee Free Choice Act were now seen as as DOA. But in Connecticut, we elected the first Democrat as Governor in over two… Continue Reading
History Lesson for Candidates: Recalling Prior State Layoffs and the Seven-Year-Old Lawsuit
Posted in LitigationAt last night’s gubernatorial debate, the issue of potential layoffs of state union workers was a hot topic of conversation. (See CT News Junkie for a more detailed report.) Each candidate indicated that layoffs weren’t ruled out if elected. That’s all very well and good, but none of them have mentioned how a prior… Continue Reading
Governor Rell’s Proposed Budget Makes Cuts to Labor & Employment Agencies
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsShe warned the public on Monday that the cuts would be deep. Today, we’re finding out how deep. Governor M. Jodi Rell today released her proposed budget for the two year period from 2009-2011. (You can find the summary here and her budget address here.) Although there will be plenty to analyze over the next few weeks… Continue Reading
For Employers, the Rare Case Of Political Corruption Presents Opportunities: Consider a Code of Ethics
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceCount me in the group that is both astonished and stunned by the corruption allegations made earlier today by the federal government against Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. The blatant nature of the "pay to play" allegations is something rarely seen in politics. (Connecticut has obviously has its share of corruption cases.) While the allegations involving… Continue Reading
Governor Rell Vetoes Minimum Wage Bill; Override Possible
Posted in Laws and Regulations, Legislative DevelopmentsIn a bit of a surprise (and in a busy day for employment law in Connecticut), Governor Rell vetoed a bill which would have increased the minimum wage to $8/hour starting Jan. 1, 2009 (and $8.25/hour in 2010). The veto to House Bill 5105 (H.B. 5105) also effectively kills Senate Bill 55 (S.B. 55) which dealt with… Continue Reading
Former Connecticut Governor William O’Neill Dies; Approved Changes to CHRO
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsFormer Connecticut Governor, William O’Neill — who served during the 1980s — passed away this afternoon. He is the second former Connecticut governor to pass away in the last month. The Hartford Courant has this report: William A. O’Neill, the one-time tavern owner and small-town Democrat who became the longest-serving Connecticut governor in nearly 200… Continue Reading
Former Governor and 2d Circuit Judge Thomas Meskill Dies; Left Impact on Conn. Employment Laws
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Discrimination & Harassment, Laws and RegulationsThe Hartford Courant is reporting that Thomas Meskill, Connecticut Governor from 1971 to 1975, and a judge on the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals from 1975 to 1993 (he took senior status after that date), passed away earlier today. Former Gov. and U.S. Rep. Thomas J. Meskill died early Monday in Florida, his wife… Continue Reading
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