We continue with our series of posts (see prior posts here, here, here, and here) on the new Paid Sick Leave Guidance issued by the Connecticut Department of Labor earlier this month. Today’s post focuses on the “carryover” rules. Another issue that the Paid Sick Leave addresses is the “carryover” rules — or how much… Continue Reading
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From the Archives: Columbus Day. And Most Employers Are Open
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Wage & HourWith today being Columbus Day, the following is a reprint of an earlier column I wrote about the holiday. Enjoy Columbus Day and these unseasonably warm temperatures. Over the last few years, I’ve been running a popular post about Columbus Day and the origins of the work holiday in Connecticut. Indeed, it has its foundation… Continue Reading
More Publicity for Sick Leave Bill’s “Sleeper” Provision
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations, Legislative DevelopmentsPower is still out to big parts of the state, but here in Hartford, power is on and life continues. And so must the blog… Back in June, when the Connecticut General Assembly approved of the paid sick leave bill, I was quick to note that the retaliation provisions in the bill seemed to apply… Continue Reading
Summer Parties, Vacations, Independence Day & HR
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceWith 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
Columbus Day is Coming. And Most Employers are Open.
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceOver the last few years, I’ve been running a popular post about Columbus Day and the origins of the work holiday in Connecticut. Indeed, it has its foundation as a federal holiday and is listed in the United States Code (5 U.S.C. Sec. 6103). Columbus Day is officially on October 12th (celebrating Columbus arrival on… Continue Reading
Paid Sick Leave Bill Moves Forward; Will Swine Flu Outbreak Be Tipping Point?
Posted in Legislative DevelopmentsA key legislative committee yesterday gave its approval to a bill which would mandate that certain employers give employees paid sick leave. You can keep tabs on the bill status here. I’ve discussed the bill several times before and it appears that the basic structure of paid sick leave bill (H.B. 6187) has remained unchanged. The Judiciary Committee’s… Continue Reading
Start of the Summer Season: HR Topics to Ponder Now Before They Arise
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceThe 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
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