There’s a relatively new children’s book out now entitled, "The Wolf Who Cried Boy". It’s a humorous take on the old fable and I read it outloud one evening this week at home.
I can’t help but be reminded of both the classic and new story, reading all of the hyperbole and hype of the last 24 hours
Earlier today, President Obama welcomed Lilly Ledbetter to the White House and signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. You can find the text of the act here and even leave your comments on it. You can read the President’s remarks here. And you can find the White House blog entry on the subject
Another snow day.
The winter continues its white deliverance. But in the meantime, the employment law world never stops. Here are some items to keep you up to speed on what’s been happenning locally and nationally.
Earlier this evening, the U.S. Senate — after hours of debate on various amendments this afternoon — passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 by a vote of 61-36. Both Connecticut senators, Dodd and Lieberman, voted in favor of the measure. You can read the full text of the bill here.
With another holiday weekend approaching, there’s time enough this morning for a few quick stories about a wide range of employment issues with relevance to employers in Connecticut. As I look out from my office (and wondering where the snow is in Hartford), here are a few stories to ponder:
The Wall St. Journal is reporting this morning that the Employee Free Choice Act bill is not likely to be among the pieces of legislation to be considered in the new administration’s first 100 days:
Unions likely won’t see action soon on legislation that would make it easier to organize workers, but Democrats are moving
One of the more interesting television shows out there now is the Emmy award-winning "The Amazing Race". At the start of the show, the host shouts, "Ready, Set, Go!" and off the contestants go on a race around the world places as yet unknown.
That, in essence, is what 2009 is shaping up to be in