One of the underlying fears that many employers have is that anti-discrimination laws will eventually be interpreted so broadly, that they will be open to litigation even for the most remote possibilities. Thus, the idea of "standing" (in essence, who has t
he "right" to sue another party) is one that can sometimes be used to
About Milestones and Readers
Just a short self-promoting post this morning to recognize some amazing milestones for this h.jpg)
umble employment law blog. After just a few months in existence, we had our 50,000th visit around 2 a.m. this morning! Last week, we had our busiest week (on top of last month’s "busiest month). In other words, we keep
Workplace Posters – Is It Worthwhile Purchasing Them From Companies That Sell Them?
A while back, I wrote about a Connecticut law that requires employers to post about the services of the Office of Healthcare Advocate and about one company that sells such a poster, Progressive Business Compliance.
But the question is often asked, are these workplace posters that available for sale by companies like PBC, useful and worthwhile to
Paying an Employee for Commuting Time? Probably Not, But It Depends, Says Court
For non-exempt employees (in other words, those employees eligible for overtime), a common question is whether an employee shou
ld be paid for commuting time. The answer to that question is typically no.
Now suppose the employee carries their work files in a briefcase to and from work, does that change the analysis? According to a
The Penalties to Connecticut Employers for Hiring Illegal Immigrants
One of my new favorite "undiscovered gems" on the Internet, is Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries’ Newslog. It is a site maintained by the librarians with daily entries to help people stay informed about "recent legal developments, legal practice tools, and law library resources". It’s another example of how librarians are adapting to new technology and
U.S. Department of Labor Updates Website with New Tools Regarding Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
This week, the U.S. Department of Labor updated their website and provid
ed some new online tools to help employers figure out which recordkeeping, reporting and notice requirements apply to them.
The new FirstStep Recordkeeping, Reporting and Notices elaws Advisor has been integrated into a FirstStep suite of advisors that also
Connecticut Legislative Update: Paid Sick Leave and Whistleblower Bills Not Brought Up for Vote
A bill to provide mandatory paid sick leave to employees and a bill to provide greater protection to state whistleblowers were among the employment law-related bills that were not voted upon in the final day of the legislative session — effectively killing them. 
The Paid Sick Leave bill, S.B. 217, had passed the Senate
The Right to Attend Opening Day at Yankee Stadium…and Get Paid by Your Employer
Today is the final day of the General Assembly and the Paid Sick Leave proposal (S.B. 217) is expected to come before the House before the close of business. But, perhaps in a sign that it is doomed to die a procedural death, it has drawn nearly 25 proposed amendments. 
The Employer Strikes Back: Supreme Court Asked To Reconsider Curry v. Allan S. Goodman Decision
Last month, I addressed the Connecticut Supreme Court’s decision in Curry v. Allan S. Goodman, which expanded state disability laws to match (or in some cases, exceed) the scope of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The employer has moved, on limited grounds, to have the court reconsider its decision. You can download a
Connecticut Legislative Update: 15-Year-Old Worker Bill Passes, Jurors Get Expanded Protection for Jury Duty
I realize this blog has been a little top heavy of late with legislative developments, but it always seems that a whole year’s worth of developments occur within a 2-3 week period at the end of the short General Assembly session. With this year’s session scheduled to close at the end of the day on