There’s a relatively new children’s book out now entitled, "The Wolf Who Cried Boy". It’s a humorous take on the old fable and I read it outloud one evening this week at home. I can’t help but be reminded of both the classic and new story, reading all of the hyperbole and hype of the last 24 hours regarding… Continue Reading
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BREAKING: President Signs Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and RegulationsEarlier today, President Obama welcomed Lilly Ledbetter to the White House and signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. You can find the text of the act here and even leave your comments on it. You can read the President’s remarks here. And you can find the White House blog entry on the subject here. In… Continue Reading
Quick Takes on a Snow Day: EFCA, Lilly Ledbetter, Girl Scout Cookies, E-Verify, Twitter in Workplace
Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Legislative DevelopmentsAnother snow day. The winter continues its white deliverance. But in the meantime, the employment law world never stops. Here are some items to keep you up to speed on what’s been happenning locally and nationally. The latest projections are that the Employee Free Choice Act will be brought up for debate in Congress sometime… Continue Reading
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 Passes Senate, 61-36; President Will Sign
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsEarlier this evening, the U.S. Senate — after hours of debate on various amendments this afternoon — passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 by a vote of 61-36. Both Connecticut senators, Dodd and Lieberman, voted in favor of the measure. You can read the full text of the bill here. President Obama… Continue Reading
Quick Takes: Legislative Updates; “Super Secret HR Stuff”, First Amendment Rights, Lilly Ledbetter, ADAAA
Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, LitigationWith another holiday weekend approaching, there’s time enough this morning for a few quick stories about a wide range of employment issues with relevance to employers in Connecticut. As I look out from my office (and wondering where the snow is in Hartford), here are a few stories to ponder: The Connecticut General Assembly is… Continue Reading
EFCA Not Likely to Pass Anytime Soon, WSJ Reports
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsThe Wall St. Journal is reporting this morning that the Employee Free Choice Act bill is not likely to be among the pieces of legislation to be considered in the new administration’s first 100 days: Unions likely won’t see action soon on legislation that would make it easier to organize workers, but Democrats are moving… Continue Reading
Ready, Set, Go! Employment Laws On Fast Track in Congress
Posted in Legislative Developments, Wage & HourOne of the more interesting television shows out there now is the Emmy award-winning "The Amazing Race". At the start of the show, the host shouts, "Ready, Set, Go!" and off the contestants go on a race around the world places as yet unknown. That, in essence, is what 2009 is shaping up to be in employment… Continue Reading
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