Connecticut is considering a ban on non-compete agreements and expanding paid sick leave.
Continue Reading The Battle Over Non-Compete Agreements, Paid Sick Leave, and More
Minimum Wage Going Up on July 1st. But Just Wait Until 2024.
With inflation running rampant, it’s easy to forget that changes to the state’s minimum wage continue to roll out. Ever since the passage of the wage hikes a few years ago, employers have been dealing with $1 increases each year.
On July 1, 2022, the minimum wage per hour will increase to $14/hour. Next year,
New Year, Same Employment Law Issues with Pandemic
Way back in January 2021, I set forth my predictions for the year as I’ve done several times before.
But this line sticks out:
[H]ere’s hoping that 2021 brings some renewed hope and optimism. It’s going to be a tough stretch but I’m hoping that we may be closer to the end of this pandemic
Connecticut Minimum Wage Goes Up Again on Sunday
Connecticut’s next round of increases for the state’s minimum wage law goes into effect this Sunday, August 1st.
You may recall that the state last increased the minimum wage in September 2020 to $12 per hour.
On Sunday, the rate increases to $13 per hour.
These step increases are due to a law passed in
What the U.S. Senate Flip May Mean for Employers in Connecticut
With both Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock the likely winners of the U.S. Senate races in Georgia, a result that seemed unlikely just two months ago, Congress is suddenly back to being a major player in the next year or two.
Over the last several years, the amount of legislation coming out of
The Sprint to the Finish of 2020
Thanksgiving is now in the rear view mirror. Just a month to go until we turn the page to 2021.
But before that happens, there are a few things left to check off your to do list for 2020.
Let’s get to it.
- Register for Paid Leave Program – Conneticut requires every employer to register
Tip Credit Class Action Allowed to Proceed by Connecticut Supreme Court
Before the pandemic (remember then?), you may recall a case last year that drew headlines: Chip’s Family Restaurants was having issues with a class action lawsuit filed against the small chain by allegedly improperly deducting a tip credit from server earnings thereby paying those potential class members below the minimum wage for the performance of
Amid Pandemic, Employers Must Remember Minimum Wage Increase
It’s easy during this pandemic to forget about the other laws that are coming into play this year and next. Paid FMLA is going to be big.
But for now, employer have another one to consider: the minimum wage increase.
Last year, the General Assembly passed (and the Governor signed) a significant increase to the
Restaurant Wage and Hour Bill Remains in Limbo: Here’s A Modest Proposal
So a few months ago, I got a call from a CTDOL employee asking if I knew about a certain bill that had passed the legislature. I was still reviewing the bills but decided to take a deeper look.
As it turned out, a deal had been struck to insert language in the last few
Restaurant “Service Duties” Bill Fails to Get Veto Override; “Deal” Being Sought
A bill that would have brought the state’s tipping regulations in line with federal regulations was not brought up for a veto override vote earlier this week. I previously covered the subject in prior posts here and here.
According to a report in CT Mirror, a “deal” is now being sought that would allow