Yesterday, I discussed the carryover rule that requires employers to allow service workers to carry over up to five days of paid sick leave each year. But a loyal blog reader posed the following question to me: Suppose you are an employer that voluntarily offers 12 paid time off (PTO) days at the start of… Continue Reading
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Get Ready for Some Lifting on Paid Sick Leave Carryover Rules
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Manager & HR Pro’s Resource Center, Wage & HourWe continue with our series of posts (see prior posts here, here, here, and here) on the new Paid Sick Leave Guidance issued by the Connecticut Department of Labor earlier this month. Today’s post focuses on the “carryover” rules. Another issue that the Paid Sick Leave addresses is the “carryover” rules — or how much… Continue Reading
From the Archives: Columbus Day. And Most Employers Are Open
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Wage & HourWith today being Columbus Day, the following is a reprint of an earlier column I wrote about the holiday. Enjoy Columbus Day and these unseasonably warm temperatures. Over the last few years, I’ve been running a popular post about Columbus Day and the origins of the work holiday in Connecticut. Indeed, it has its foundation… Continue Reading
Summer Parties, Vacations, Independence Day & HR
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceWith July 4th weekend upon us, I wanted to first wish all of you a Happy Independence Day! In the meantime, for those who are still looking for things to work on this weekend, I refer back to post in 2008 that talked about summer-related employment law issues. Here are a few highlights: Vacations/Paid Time… Continue Reading
Paid Sick Leave: The Basics Of What Employers Need to Know
Posted in Highlight, Legislative Developments, Wage & HourUPDATED: June 9, 2011 Paid Sick Leave has officially passed the Connecticut General Assembly and awaits a formal signature by Governor Malloy (who has indicated he will sign the measure). There’s a lot of little things in the bill. Here are the basics of what you need to know as an employer (assuming it is… Continue Reading
House Passes Version of Paid Sick Leave; Bill Goes On to Senate for a Vote
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsLate last night, the Connecticut House approved House Bill 6187, better known as the Paid Sick Leave bill. The bill has some important changes from its original drafting including some tweaks to the definition of who is an employer and how many days an employee is entitled to. The text of the new bill (as… Continue Reading
Paid Sick Leave Bill Moves Forward; Will Swine Flu Outbreak Be Tipping Point?
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsA key legislative committee yesterday gave its approval to a bill which would mandate that certain employers give employees paid sick leave. You can keep tabs on the bill status here. I’ve discussed the bill several times before and it appears that the basic structure of paid sick leave bill (H.B. 6187) has remained unchanged. The Judiciary Committee’s… Continue Reading
Start of the Summer Season: HR Topics to Ponder Now Before They Arise
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceThe Memorial Day Holiday Weekend has turned into the "unofficial" beginning of the summer season (though it hasn’t exactly felt like summer yet in Connecticut). With that, there are a whole host of issues that also make an annual re-appearance. Here are a few to think about. Vacations/Paid Time Off — Vacations are a common… Continue Reading
Updating Employee Handbooks — Even Road Signs Need to be Replaced
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceNext time you’re driving on the highway, take a look at the road signs. Not for what they say, but how they say it. Are they new or worn? Easy to read or difficult to see? Straightforward or confusing? If you drive down I-95 around Fairfield and Westport, you’ll notice something different lately. The signs… Continue Reading
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