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What’s Still Alive for the 2010 General Assembly Session

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Legislative Developments

With some notable exceptions, only the bills that make it out of the Labor & Public Employee Committee have a chance for passage in the 2010 General Assembly session. (Of course, some measures get put in as amendments to other bills, but that’s still more of the exception than the rule).  So it’s worth taking… Continue Reading

Are Elected Officials Entitled to Their Old Jobs Back When Their Terms End?

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Laws and Regulations

A few weeks ago, I pointed out an old employment law prohibiting minors from operating elevators was still on the books.  The Connecticut Law Tribune picked up on the story with a reference to the blog (though its hidden behind a paid registration page so you’ll have to take my word on it).  So are… Continue Reading

New Laws Ban Civil Union Discrimination

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

Two years ago, when Connecticut passed a civil union law, there was ample amount of press on the changes to the various laws. But on July 10, a change to Connecticut’s employment laws took place with virtually no coverage. Specifically, Public Act 07-245 amended the state’s employment laws to preclude discrimination in the workplace based… Continue Reading