George Clooney famously made business travel look (somewhat) cool in the movie, Up in the Air. Clooney’s character was single (really, would you expect otherwise?) and business travel was a bit glamorous (though a bit tedious as well). Perhaps not surprisingly, absent from the movie was a discussion of whether business travel could be the… Continue Reading
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This Year in Employment Law, 2011 Edition – The Year of …
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceHappy New Year everyone! Coming back from vacation is always a challenge. So many tasks from last year left unsettled and so many new things to tackle. As the new year begins, there’s a tendency to try to predict what the new year will bring. Indeed, while catching up on some posts, I’ve been struck… Continue Reading
Lost in a Maze of Regulations? One Correct Path to Follow — Harassment Training
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceOne of the great local treats in Connecticut this time of year is a corn maze. My favorite for the last few years is the one created by Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, CT. (And while you’re there, don’t miss picking a few apples or getting a fresh apple pie). Mazes aren’t anything new. Employment lawyers and… Continue Reading
Legislature Approves Training for CHRO Members; Reduces Number of Human Rights Referees & Establishes Hearing Task Force
Posted in CHRO & EEOCIn implementing the budget agreement today, the Connecticut General Assembly approved of significant changes for the CHRO - changes that will ultimately lead to the creation of a new Office of Administrative Hearings. The bill now goes to the Governor; her signature is expected. Here are the highlights, courtesy of the Office of Legislative Research: Training… Continue Reading
EEOC Comes to Hartford For Employment Law Seminar
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Human Resources (HR) ComplianceThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, like most federal agencies, is typically thought of as an enforcement agency, and nothing more. However, the EEOC also has a wide-ranging training program that it rolls out to various cities across the country "to help employers understand, prevent and correct discrimination in the workplace." These seminars, which fall within… Continue Reading
Connecticut Legislative Update: Some Construction and Repair Workers Must Get New Training Under New Bill
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Legislative DevelopmentsThe focus for this term of the Connecticut General Assembly for employers and employees has been on the paid sick leave bill (still no action in the House as of May 3rd). However, employers who have employees working on public works projects and manual labor on state or municipal building construction or repair contracts need… Continue Reading
What I’m Reading About in Employment Law and HR Issues This Week
Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) ComplianceA few posts this week caught my eye: First, the HR Carnival has a great post this week about various HR issues, including how to train managers better. And, best yet, you’ll find a link back to this blog. Thanks to the writers of the Carnival for the reference. Kris Dunn, over at HR Captialist, has an interesting… Continue Reading
Sexual Harassment Prevention Checkup – The Basics of Training and Posting
Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Discrimination & HarassmentThe headlines of the week nationally have certainly surrounded sexual harassment allegations both old and new. (Note: Due to my firm’s involvement in one of those cases, I will not be blogging on it). But with the issue back in the forefront, I’ve been surprised lately in my discussions by how some small to mid-size… Continue Reading
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