The big news this week on all the blogs has been about the Supreme Court’s acceptance of a case that will potentially look at employee privacy rights in text messages for public employers. I believe it’s impact is going to be quite limited to public employers with little or no impact on private employers so I’ll
If Texting & Cell Phone Use Increase Risks of Accidents, What Should Employers Be Doing?
The New York Times this week published a series of articles revealing studies that showed that drivers who sent text messages were 23 times more likely to get into a collision. Even the casual use of cell phones while driving may increase the risk of accidents.
In light of these reports, what — if
Stereotyping Companies: Some Lawsuits Just Seem More Believable Than Others
Here’s an unsettling thought:
Some lawsuits against employers just seem more believable than others.
I’m unsettled by that thought because it suggests that th
ere are built-in stereotypes with companies. And, working in the employment law area, we all strive to ensure that stereotyping of employees becomes a thing of a past and that employers
For Employers, June is the Month of Deadlines: FMLA forms and In-House Counsel Registrations Due
With blue skies and warm weather here (finally!), it’s easy to overlook some deadlines that are upcoming for employers in Connecticut. One relates to those who have employees who have taken FMLA and the other relates to authorized house counsel at those companies. These deadlines won’t affect everyone, but for those who are covered, it’s