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A Comparison of Connecticut Laws Regarding 14- and 15-Year Olds and Federal Law

Posted in Laws and Regulations

As I reported a few weeks ago, 14- and 15-year-olds can legally work again in limited capacities in Connecticut.  (Summer camp counselors are on the list.)  But how does state law compare to federal law? Turns out the Office of Legislative Research has already done the research.  OLR recently posted the results of their research… Continue Reading

Court: National Banking Act Preempts State Law Discrimination Claims

Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Laws and Regulations, Litigation

A recent California Appellate decision spells out a possible defense for some banks in discrimination cases.  Specifically, the court held that state discrimination laws are preempted by the National Banking Act for certain national bank employees.  For national banks in Connecticut (and indeed in other states), the decision is worth a review to determine if it… Continue Reading