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Being Wary of the Virtual Workplace

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

Is the “Virtual Workplace” — where employees can telecommute from home or merely check e-mail via a smartphone — a dangerous place for employers? No. At least not any more so than the brick and mortar one. Sure there are risks to manage, but employers are used to managing those types of situations all the… Continue Reading

Legislative Roundup: New Labor & Employment Laws — Where Are They??

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Legislative Developments

UPDATED The Connecticut General Assembly ended its regular session last night. As far as new laws affecting employers, the session certainly ends with a whimper.  For many employers, the big news is that the paid sick leave bill once again failed.  This time it wasn’t even put up for a vote in either chamber of… Continue Reading

Telecommuting Yet to Take Off among State Workers, Despite Website Touting its Advantages

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

There’s been lots of talk of late of how employers are finding various ways to help employees reduce the costs of commuting. In other states, there has even been talk of shifting to four-day workweeks or telecommuting. Connecticut has long since adopted a telecommuting plan and policy. But an article in this week’s Hartford Business… Continue Reading