Over the next week or so, I’ll be providing updates on various bills to pass (or fail) at the state general assembly. They’re coming in fast and furious so patience is the order of the day.
But as we review various bills, there are employment-related aspects in places that you might not think. The first
Last week, as part of my work with the American Bar Association, I had the opportunity to meet with all of Connecticut’s Representatives and Senators in Washington, D.C. Most were available in person, while I met with senior staff in a few offices.
It was a truly rewarding experience. We talked about helping to
When I made predictions/wishes for 2015 at the end of last year, I offered up one on what the Connecticut General Assembly might do:
My Prediction: We’ll see a new rule or two, but with all the mandates that have been passed in the last four years, I expect there to be more bluster
In one of my very first posts way back in 2007, I said this:
For employment lawyers and HR professionals, it’s “old” news that overtime lawsuits are a major concern. Business Week picks up on that trend in next week’s Cover Story entitled: “Wage Wars: Does your Boss Owe You Overtime”.
According to
As the legislative session continues to roll around, sometimes you can get caught up in bills that have no chance of getting passed.
For example, the General Assembly — as presented structured — will never pass a bill making Connecticut a Right to Work state.
But when the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
Having tackled the predictions in employment law on a federal level, what does the future hold for employers in Connecticut?
Besides a debate on Family & Medical Leave Insurance, there are a few things we’re likely to see.
1. New bills at the General Assembly: The first one comes courtesy of Mara Lee
I’ve previously touched on a number of bills that were passed in the short legislative session that ended earlier this month but I thought I would recap the session briefly in one post.
Of course, the CBIA already did most of the work so I won’t repeat the good work and recommend the post to
In various posts, I’ve talked about how there is a slow but increasing trend to encourage employers to “ban the box” when it comes to job applications. That catchy (yet non-descriptive phrase) refers to a checkbox that is often found on job applications that asks applicants if they have any criminal convictions.
The news this
As many wait for the Supreme Court’s decision later this term on same-sex marriages, one issue that seems to get lost in the shuffle is the fact that there is still no federal law prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation.
For employers in Connecticut, this is basically a non-issue because Connecticut
It’s that time of year in Connecticut’s short legislative season when legislative proposals come fast and furious but only a few will make the cut. One of the mechanisms used to separate out the contenders from the pretenders is the committee hearing process. It is a process that allows proponents and opponents to have their
