A new case officially released today by the Connecticut Appellate Court Begley v. State, won’t revolutionize employment law, but it’s a useful reminder of how retaliation claims can fall apart when the factual foundation crumbles. For employers facing retaliation allegations, this case illustrates exactly what plaintiffs need to prove — and what happens when
Sometimes the dog days of summer produce more than just wilted flowers and overpriced iced coffee. Here are five developments worth watching as we head into fall.
I’ve been sitting on my hands for weeks, wanting to write about something — anything — happening in employment law. The truth is, there just hasn’t been one
Here’s a scenario that’s becoming increasingly common in HR departments across the country: An employee is struggling with performance issues. After working with them and providing coaching, the employer decides to put them on a 60-day performance improvement plan (PIP). It’s a reasonable step – giving them a clear path to get back on track.
Stop me if you’ve heard this before. See, there was this viral video going around showing [insert questionable behavior that could — or could not — be employment law related].
It happened again yesterday.
It was at a Coldplay concert in Boston. I’m sure you’ve seen it by now. I won’t link to it because
With the legislative session in the rear view mirror, it’s time to analyze some of the bills that may have been overlooked. One of them had significant changes to the state’s Retirement Security Program.
Public Act No. 25-30, which was signed into law on June 9, 2025, brings important updates that will affect how
I picked up a pickleball paddle six months ago, and like everyone else, I’m completely hooked.
The rules of pickleball seemed simple enough—don’t hit the ball in the kitchen (or “no volley zone”), let it bounce twice, and, yes, try not to embarrass yourself.
But after several humbling defeats (and a pretty nasty calf
While I was attending the ABA Board of Governors meeting last week, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services that received outsized coverage given it’s relative minor impact to employers in the Constitution State.
So what did the Court hold? In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court struck
There’s a week to go in Connecticut’s General Assembly session and, at least for now (and this could change quickly), employers are holding their breath on several measures that have been floating around and have passed one of the chambers.
But as of last night, there do not appear to be any significant bills targeting
When blogs first came out, the author might put out a proverbial “Gone Fishing” message to let readers know that they’ve gone on vacation. But with the rise of scams, some of us (ahem) just announce vacations AFTER we already had them.
While I was away, I ended up pondering a few employment law issues
As a Gen Xer who grew up reading The Crucible in high school, I’ll admit I didn’t question much about John Proctor back then. We were taught to see him as flawed but noble—a martyr, even.
But watching Kimberly Belflower’s new play John Proctor Is the Villain this past weekend on Broadway — is