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Summer Parties, Vacations, Independence Day & HR

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

With 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

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

Start of the Summer Season: HR Topics to Ponder Now Before They Arise

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance

The 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

The Right to Attend Opening Day at Yankee Stadium…and Get Paid by Your Employer

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Legislative Developments

Today 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