One of the better programs run by the Connecticut Department of Labor that gets almost zero publicity is the “Shared Work” program. For employers, it’s a useful tool when you’re dealing with a temporary slowdown in work.
I talked about it five (!) years ago in the midst of the recession so I’m not going
Last month, I highlighted a federal case in Connecticut where the court threw out an age discrimination claim because the evidence presented by the employee was not strong enough to survive a summary judgment claim.
A new federal court case however has allowed an age discrimination claim to proceed even while noting that while the
Another manic Monday. So it’s time to roll out another edition of quick hits where I highlight stories you might have missed over the last week or two.
The Connecticut Business and Industry Association takes a minute every day to share information that is relevant to businesses across the state. Of course, because that minute airs at 5:59 a.m. on WTIC-AM (1080), you may miss it from time to time.
Starting Monday, however, you’ll be able to listen to a series of interviews
One of the latest fads in employment law has become a peculiar side effect of this recession — the increase in the us
e of mandatory furloughs.
What are they? Well, in simple terms, they are orders from an employer to an employee that they take a day (or multiple days) off without pay. In
Addressing the legal risks associated with a reduction in force (or "RIF") has long been a topic on this blog. In fact, looking in my crystal ball way back in January 2008, I suggested that it would the hot topic before years’ end.
Flash forward to the present, and the headlines continue to be
At a CBIA seminar yesterday where I spoke, several speakers discussed the challenges that exist for companies in these economic times. One CBIA economist projected that the current recession will not bottom out in Connecticut until late summer or fall 2009.
But the times also present opportunities, as well, the speakers said. Indeed, now may be
For anyone who watched 60 Minutes last night, you know that there is a great deal of pessimism out there about how quickly this recession will end.
Employers are struggling to control costs and keep layoffs to a minimum. A new, thoughful article by the Wharton school suggests that employers be innovative in their
As is typical for December, everyone is starting to wrap up for year end and the amount of substantive items to report on slows to a trickle. Thus, it’s time for some short items on a variety of employment law and HR-related topics.
With all the talk about layoffs, separation agreements have moved front-and-center to the discussion on how companies can reduce their liability exposure.
But how much severance should a company offer to its employees when laying them off?
There is, of course, no set rule in Connecticut — or the United States — on how much severance