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The Basics – Injuries at the Workplace are Likely Covered By Workers Compensation

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

Continuing our weekly series of basic laws of the workplace, this week will focus on the injuries at the workplace. In 2008, there were over 67,000 injuries reported at the workplace (with 34 fatalities).  Thus, at some point or another, odds are that one of your employees will get injured. While there are whole books… Continue Reading

Legislative Updates: CT FMLA Revisions Approved by Both Chambers; Bill Will Be Effective Upon Signing

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Legislative Developments

Late last week, the Connecticut House approved Senate Bill 710 (S.B. 710) which makes some important changes to the state FMLA law to bring it more in line with the federal family and medical leave act rules as they relate to military caregiver leaves of absences.   I’ve covered the bill in a post earlier this month… Continue Reading

Conn. Senate Passes Revisions to State FMLA; Would Extend Protections for Servicemembers and Families

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

Late last week, the Connecticut Senate approved a measure that would permit an employee to take up to 26 weeks of unpaid leave from work to care for family members who may have been injured in the line of military duty.  The bill (Senate Bill 710) is now on the House’s calendar for a vote… 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