Senate Bill 3 would require employers to disclose sexual harassment complaints about job seeking employees to prospective employers. But questions remain.
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The One Thing Employers Should Know Before Using Trendy Personality Tests For Hiring
Well, it’s officially a trend: Employers are increasingly using personality tests for hiring decisions.
At least according to a recent The New York Times article which describes this as a burgeoning $2 billion industry.
While not new, personality tests are finding new traction as employers hire for remote work positions that have a different skill…
When Should You Fire An Employee?
I pose a simple question — When should you fire an employee?
Your answers, at first, may be simple: When they steal. When they lie. When they physically fight with another employee.
Then, you might start to add a few more: When they are absent from work. When they don’t do their job. Or don’t…
The Path Forward After the NLRB’s Severance Agreement Decision
Last week, the NLRB issued a landmark decision in McLaren Macomb that is already shaking up how private employers (both unionized and non-unionized) should consider severance agreements.
My colleagues have the full recap of the decision over at our sister blog, Employment Law Letter, from Friday and I highly recommend reading that first.
The key…
Connecticut U.S. Attorney Announces Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy for Employers
Sure, I know you probably want to read about the NLRB’s decision this week questioning the legality of confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in severance agreements for employees who aren’t supervisors. We’ll have more on that soon. (For now, Jon Hyman’s summary is a worthy substitute.)
But in the meantime, I wanted to highlight something…
Supporting Democracy With Encouragement to Employees
As citizens, it’s hard not to feel that some of the underpinnings of democracy have been under a lot of pressure these last few years. No doubt you’ve heard from employees about these issues. It may also be leading to increased conflict within the workplace.
Which is why one of the projects the American Bar…
The Battle Over Non-Compete Agreements, Paid Sick Leave, and More
Connecticut is considering a ban on non-compete agreements and expanding paid sick leave. …
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FTC Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Between Employers and Employees
Earlier today, my colleague Sarah Niemiroski and I drafted the following alert which has been cross-posted at our firm’s website.
In a move with profound implications for workplaces, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) on Thursday, January 5, 2023, issued a sweeping proposal that would ban all non-compete agreements between employers and employees. While the timing…
Congress Passes Spending Bill With Employment Law Provisions Tucked Inside
Twas the day before the night before Christmas
And all thru the law office
Not a creature was stirring
Except the employment lawyers reading the new Congressional Omnibus spending bill and looking for the employment law provisions tucked neatly inside.
In a parting gift for employers and employees, Congress passed a broad spending bill on…
Clean Slate Law on Horizon for Employers Regardless of Other Delays
In this year end rush, it would be easy to overlook the state’s new “Clean Slate” law. But employers in Connecticut should get ready now to implement the changes that occur on January 1, 2023.
So what is the Clean Slate law?
It dates back to 2021 and can be found here at Public Act…