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A Slice of Heaven? More Followup from the Pizzaria Child Labor Case

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Wage & Hour

Are the owners of a pizza of the pizza restaurant who filed suit challenging the state’s child labor laws making a mountain out of a molehill? A new report by the Advocate newspapers this week suggests that is the case.  It’s worth the read.  It’s something I’ve been wondering about as well because what was… Continue Reading

15 Year Olds Can Now Officially Work Again…In Limited Roles

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Laws and Regulations, Legislative Developments

At long last, Governor Rell has signed a bill this week that I’ve reported on lots before that allows 15-year-olds to once again work in grocery stores and some other limited capacity roles.  The law, which is effective immediately, also retroactively makes legal any 15-year-olds that have been working in the stores since the previous… Continue Reading

Connecticut General Assembly Schedules Two Hearings on Pending Labor Bills This Week

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Legislative Developments

With the Connecticut General Assembly back in session this month for its short session, the Labor & Public Employees Committee has scheduled two hearings this week — February 26th at 2 p.m. and February 28th at 2:30 p.m. — to consider a variety of bills now being proposed.  The agendas for each can be found… Continue Reading

St. Francis Hospital/George Reardon — Employers At Risk Based on Actions of Former Employees, Even From Decades Past

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Litigation

For employers in the state, the lawsuits now being brought against St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center for the alleged actions of a former physician, should be a huge wake-up call that former employees can cause big headaches for their employers — even decades later.  These cases — which are still at the earliest stages – arise from the actions… Continue Reading