Since I’m a lifelong Connecticut resident (and big UConn basketball fan), it seems almost a requirement that I dedicate a post today to the Huskies’ NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament championship last night. And of course, this being an employment law blog, I’ve spent some time thinking that there must be a way to translate that victory… Continue Reading
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Prompt Corrective Action May Be Painful To Company, But Necessary
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceImagine this scenario: You just received a sexual harassment complaint about your company’s top sales performer. What do you do? Well, the law requires that you, as the employer, conduct an investigation and, if necessary, take prompt corrective action to remedy the situation — which may in some circumstances be termination. But this is… Continue Reading
Law & Technology Symposium: A Recap and Announcing the Winners of the Supreme Tweet Contest
Posted in UncategorizedBy all accounts, Friday’s Law & Technology Symposium by the Connecticut Bar Foundation was a smashing success. Over 125 people attended with dozens more watching online. But beyond the numbers was the feedback from the attendees who appreciated the symposium for the content it delivered. It’ll soon be posted on the internet for download and we’ll… Continue Reading
Employee’s Use of State E-mail Raises Question of Ethics…And a Lot More
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceOver the weekend, Jon Lender of the Hartford Courant reported on the "complicated" ethics case of former UConn Health Center medical technologist Priscilla Dickman. At issue: Whether state ethics laws were violated by "using state equipment, resources and time in furtherance of her private jewelry and travel consulting businesses." A public hearing over the "ethics" side… Continue Reading
With UConn in both Final Fours, Are Employers Required to Give Employees Time Off If They Request It?
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceRight now, even non-sports fans here in the state can get pretty excited about having both the men’s and the women’s basketball teams from the University of Connecticut headed to their respective Final Fours. But suppose one of your employees was somehow able to secure tickets to the games in either Detroit or St…. Continue Reading
Senses Working Overtime — Daily Overtime versus Weekly Overtime in Connecticut
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Wage & HourThere are a lot of sleepy Connecticut basketball fans this morning, with the game against Syracuse last night (and this morning) going into SIX overtimes. Those of us staying up until nearly 1:30 a.m. to watch the second-longest game in NCAA basketball history will remember that game for a long time. With overtime on my mind, it’s… Continue Reading
Upcoming Connecticut Events About Discrimination and Protecting Company Assets
Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) ComplianceA few upcoming programs and events in Connecticut have crossed my desk lately that are worth sharing. The first two programs are FREE, but the sponsors have asked for RSVPs to be made beforehand. On November 2, 2007, the Connecticut Law Review is sponsoring a symposium entitled, "Unconscious Discrimination Twenty Years Later: Application and Evolution". A… Continue Reading
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