It’s finally here: Paid Sick Leave. Connecticut officially became the first state in the nation to mandate this on Sunday. Depending on your perspective, it’s either a historic achievement or another sign that Connecticut is anti-business. I’ve talked about this extensively over the last six months so I’m not going to repeat the summaries here…. 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
Paid Sick Leave and What Employers Need to Know: A Seminar
Posted in Featured, Highlight, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Legislative Developments, Social MediaEmployers in Connecticut have less than two months to get ready before the new Paid Sick Leave law goes into effect. If only that were the only new development. A few months ago, my firm held a sold-out seminar to address these new developments and much more. Because of overwhelming demand, we are putting on… Continue Reading
Three Things to Know About Connecticut’s New Paid Sick Leave Law
Posted in Highlight, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Legislative Developments, Manager & HR Pro’s Resource CenterThis morning, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of some pretty smart people in the hospitality industry about Connecticut’s Paid Sick Leave law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2012. After all, with the movie Contagion as the nation’s number one movie, sickness is something on people’s minds. (I’ve previously covered… Continue Reading
Paid Sick Leave Bill Says Employers Should Post Notices in English AND Spanish
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Legislative Developments, Wage & HourEmployers, it’s time to tune up on your Spanish. Buried in the new bill on Paid Sick Leave is a section that suggests to employers in Connecticut that a posting should be written in both English and Spanish. First the context: Senate Bill 913 says that at the time of hiring, each employers should notify… Continue Reading
Paid Sick Leave: How Some Non-Exempt (Under State Law) Workers May Not Be Covered
Posted in Legislative Developments, Wage & HourAs employers in Connecticut know, state and federal laws differ when it comes to paying overtime. Some employees (like computer professionals) are exempt from overtime obligations under federal law, but not under state law. The new Paid Sick Leave bill just makes a mess of this distinction even further. How? Well, the definition of “service… Continue Reading
Who is a “Service Worker” Under the Paid Sick Leave Bill? Butchers, Bakers, Not Candlestick Makers
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Legislative Developments, Manager & HR Pro’s Resource CenterSenate Bill 913, as amended, contains one of the longest and wordiest definitions you’ll see in employment law. What is it for? It defines who is a “service worker” and thus potentially covered if the employee is also hourly and non-exempt under federal (not state) law. (Day and temporary workers are also excluded.). According to… 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
Legislative Update: Paid Sick Leave & Gender Identity Discrimination Bills Pass; Governor’s Approval Expected
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsEarly Saturday morning, the Connecticut General Assembly passed two bills that will have a significant impact on employers in Connecticut. Both bills now need to be signed by the Governor (who has indicated he will sign them). First, the Senate passed House Bill 6599, which adds “gender identity or expression” as a new protected category… Continue Reading
It’s Back! Paid Sick Leave Bill Narrowly Passes Committee; On the General Assembly
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsThe oft-debated paid sick leave bill has made another appearance at the legislature. And as in the past, it has been voted out of the committee, this time by a narrow vote of 6-5 on Thursday, March 3rd. None of this ought to come as any surprise. It’s been voted out of committee for the last… Continue Reading
What Might Be The Impact of the State Elections on Connecticut Employers? Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsThere’s been plenty written about what the impact of the federal elections will be on national legislative efforts. While at an ABA Conference last week, various legislative initiatives concerning independent contractors and the Employee Free Choice Act were now seen as as DOA. But in Connecticut, we elected the first Democrat as Governor in over two… Continue Reading
Legislative Session Ends with No Action on Captive Audience, Paid Sick Leave and Credit Report Bills
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsWhether it’s due to stall tactics by some Republicans last night, as they suggested in an article in the Courant this morning, or simply other things on the agenda, several bills that would have had a major impact on employers were not passed in the closing hours of the legislative session last night. Among the… Continue Reading
The Fight over Paid Sick Leave Bill Is Not Over…Or Is It?
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsIs the fight over the Paid Sick Leave bill still on? That’s the tantalizing question raised by the CT News Junkie on Tuesday, due in part to various rallies being held. The answer seems a little clearer, but I’ll get to that in a moment…. Let me back up.. As you may recall, the General… Continue Reading
Connecticut Legislative Update: Paid Sick Leave and Whistleblower Bills Not Brought Up for Vote
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Legislative DevelopmentsA bill to provide mandatory paid sick leave to employees and a bill to provide greater protection to state whistleblowers were among the employment law-related bills that were not voted upon in the final day of the legislative session — effectively killing them. The Paid Sick Leave bill, S.B. 217, had passed the Senate last… Continue Reading
The Right to Attend Opening Day at Yankee Stadium…and Get Paid by Your Employer
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsToday is the final day of the General Assembly and the Paid Sick Leave proposal (S.B. 217) is expected to come before the House before the close of business. But, perhaps in a sign that it is doomed to die a procedural death, it has drawn nearly 25 proposed amendments. One of the listed amendments is just… Continue Reading
Paid Sick Leave Bill Passes State Senate; Moves On to House for Consideration
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Legislative DevelopmentsLate Thursday night, the State Senate passed the Paid Sick Leave bill (S.B. 217) with various amendments including an exemption for some existing collective bargaining agreements. The vote was a close one — 20-16 — and you can find the roll call here. The bill would make Connecticut the first state to require employers of 50 or more,… Continue Reading
Connecticut Legislative Update: Sick Leave Bill Debate; Changes to State Whistleblower Law
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Legislative DevelopmentsWith the legislative session coming to a close next week, developments are heating up at a fast and furious pace. I’ll do some quick updating and then provide a more through review when time permits. First, the State Senate debated the Paid Sick Leave bill (S.B. 217) yesterday for about an hour, when the debate… Continue Reading
Paid Sick Leave Bill Keeps Moving Along; On to Senate Consideration
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsSenate Bill 217, the Paid Sick Leave bill, which I have reported on here and here, passed the Judiciary Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly late last week, setting the stage for a possible Senate vote in the next few weeks. Various blogs and website have set the stage for a possible showdown at the… Continue Reading
Paid Sick Leave Bill Sponsor Hopes for Better Luck This Year
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsOn Tuesday, I noted that the Paid Sick Leave Bill had been re-introduced this year and that it was "the one to watch" this year. On Wednesday, February 27th, State Senator Edith Prague — and others — held a news conference to push for its passage. Christine Stuart, at CT News Junkie, has the details:… Continue Reading
Using Sick Leave to Care For Others — Connecticut’s Little-Known FMLA Exception
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and RegulationsWe’ve had an illness in the family recently and it reminded me of a topic that most employers (and I would dare say attorneys) are probably unfamiliar with in Connecticut. Specifically, Connecticut’s FMLA laws allow an employee to use sick days not simply for themselves, but to care for a family member in certain circumstances. … Continue Reading
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