Client Alerts & Advisories

Jan 10

Proposed Rule to Ban Non-Compete Provisions; Changes in Pregnancy Protections

FTC Issues Proposed Rule to Ban Non-Compete Provisions Nationally Last week, the Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed rule that,...

Oct 26, 2022

Client Survey Results: Company Closings and Outings for the 2022 Holiday Season

When Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on consecutive weekends, employers often have difficulty deciding on whether/when to provide...

Oct 20, 2022

EEOC Releases New "Know Your Rights" Poster for Employers

On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released an updated "Know Your Rights" poster, which...

Sep 7, 2022

CT DOL Issues Final Paid FMLA Regs; CT Insurance Department Releases 2023 Rates; DHS Proposes Change

New Connecticut FMLA regs and new and significant increases in the cost of health insurance will be affecting employers throughout the...

May 3, 2022

Bill Banning Captive Audience Meetings Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor for Signing

Legislation prohibiting Connecticut employers from penalizing employees who refuse to attend “captive audience meetings” intended to...

Apr 28, 2022

Hidden Provision in Senate Bill Threatens Employer Defenses in Harassment Claims

A Senate bill pending in the Connecticut General Assembly, if passed, would strip employers of two of the most important defenses to...

Mar 8, 2022

Non-Competes, Expanded Sick Days, and Union Avoidance Meetings All Targeted in Proposed Bills

Keep an eye on the bills recently introduced so far this session by the Labor and Public Employees Committee of the Connecticut General...

Feb 2, 2022

CT DOL Releases Proposed Paid FMLA Regulations

On Friday, January 28, 2022, the Connecticut Department of Labor quietly released proposed regulations for the amended Connecticut Family...

Dec 21, 2021

CT FMLA Forms

The following forms for Connecticut FMLA are available to download below: Notice of Eligibility and Rights and Responsibilities...

Dec 20, 2021

12.20.21 - 6th Circuit Reinstates OSHA’s Vaccinate or Test Mandate

On Friday evening, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated OSHA’s vaccinate or test requirement for companies with 100 or more...

Nov 12, 2021

Employer Survey Results - Company Closings and Outings for the 2021 Holiday Season

When Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on consecutive weekends, employers often have difficulty deciding on whether/when to provide...

Nov 8, 2021

11.7.21 - Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked OSHA’s mandate-or-test Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). On November 6, 2021, the...

Nov 4, 2021

OSHA Releases Vaccinate-or-Test Emergency Temporary Standard

Today, OSHA released its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on mandatory vaccinations for large employers, which will take effect...

Nov 3, 2021

EEOC Provides Internal Religious Accommodation Form for Vaccination Exemption Requests

Employees must tell their employer if they are requesting an exception to a COVID-19 vaccination requirement because of a conflict...

Oct 15, 2021

Introducing our Connecticut Paid FMLA Compliance Webinar Series

Leave rights under Connecticut’s sweeping Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) take effect on January 1, 2022. Affecting every...

Oct 1, 2021

Reminder for Employers on New Laws Set to Take Effect on October 1st

The Connecticut legislature passed a slew of new laws in 2021, many of which affect employers in the state. Organizations will likely...

Sep 10, 2021

9.10.21 - New Vaccine Mandate Awaits OSHA Regs

Private sector companies with 100 or more employees will have to require employee vaccinations or mandatory weekly testing, the President...

Sep 8, 2021

Deadline Approaching for COBRA Subsidy Final Notice

COBRA subsidies under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are set to expire on September 30th. Plan administrators must...

Aug 11, 2021

Employer Survey Results: Returning to Work Amid Pandemic and Vaccination issues

With Labor Day approaching and given the current resurgence of COVID-19 outbreaks, employers are facing tough decisions on whether to...

Aug 1, 2021

Legislative Session Closes with Employment Laws Hidden in CT Budget Bill

Editor’s Note: The firm’s Annual Legislative Update will be held on September 14, 2021. Early registrations can be made by contacting...