Here we go again on the roller coaster that is the joint employer rule.
The U.S. Department of Labor published a new proposed rule this week that would revise the standard for determining when two or more businesses are “joint employers” under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the
The story of Connecticut’s tip-credit law is like one of those television procedural shows — full of drama and seemingly never ending.
Today, the Connecticut Appellate Court added three more chapters to this long-running drama — and all three are good news for restaurant and hospitality employers.
In a trio of companion decisions officially released
The Connecticut General Assembly is back in session and, as has become an annual tradition on this blog, the Labor & Public Employees Committee is busy scheduling hearings on a wide array of bills that could significantly impact employers across the state. If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know
Ten years ago, I discussed how smartphones made recording conversations easier for employees.
That post seems quaint compared to today’s technology—like that iPod I saw in a museum (and pictured here).
Now employers need to worry about devices like Plaud—sleek call recorders and AI note-takers—and Ray‑Ban Meta glasses, which record audio and video
A new episode of our podcast, From Lawyer to Employer, just dropped and this one is for all the employers with workplaces in Massachusetts.
With Shipman & Goodwin’s expansion to a new Boston office, I’m joined by my colleague Jarad Lucan to talk about the latest developments in employment law in the state.
We talk
There was a time, not so long ago, when 18 inches of snow meant one thing for certain: Snow Day.
Now, dear reader, there may even be a few of you who may not remember such a time. Indeed, in this current age of interconnectedness, it can be hard
Connecticut’s wage‑range disclosure law has settled into the hiring routine—but there are a few 2025–2026 reminders worth folding into your process.
Remember: Coverage is broad. Any employer “within the state using the services of one or more employees for pay” is covered, and the law applies to remote applicants applying to a Connecticut employer, even
A few weeks ago, I came across a new class action lawsuit filed against a national delivery service. The case involves a simple issue: the company allegedly failed to pay an employee their final wages promptly after termination.
The complaint states that the employer paid the employee by direct deposit three
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division (WHD) has issued four new opinion letters under the Fair Labor Standards Act. These letters give employers clear guidance on how WHD will handle common compliance questions during investigations and audits. While opinion letters do not create new laws, they often indicate how the agency
For many years, I’ve made predictions on what I think may happen for the upcoming year.
Some years, it was pretty predictable.
But, to state the obvious, we’re living through some unpredictable times. Changes at the federal level have come mainly through executive orders and changes in enforcement priorities. It’s been many, many years, since