The U.S. Department of Labor issued a rule earlier this year that required employers to pay their exempt workers a higher salary in order to maintain their status as “exempt” from minimum wage and overtime requirements. The rule phased in changes, with one salary increase occurring on July 1, 2024, and another occurring on January […]
Does free speech TRUMP all other considerations in the workplace? What if workers HARRIS one another based on their political affiliation? Can an employer force employees to attend meetings designed to adVANCE its views on matters of public concern? Can an employee WALZ into a co-worker’s office and try to influence their vote? Unlike other […]
Governor Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Labor announced that the state minimum wage will increase to $16.35 per hour on January 1, 2025. This increase is the result of an annual index-based adjustment to occur under legislation signed in 2019. Employers should expect notice of the new minimum wage each fall by October 15th […]
Public and private employers with at least 25 employees in Connecticut must prepare for changes to the CT Paid Sick Leave Law (CPSLL) that go into effect on January 1, 2025. Now is the time to review and update policies to be ready for the change. Employers with 25-49 employees and manufacturers become obligated to […]
Ensuring workplace safety goes beyond mere compliance; it’s about safeguarding your most valuable asset—your employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plays a critical role in this mission, enforcing standards to maintain safe work environments. Yet, dealing with OSHA citations can seem complex and intimidating. By mastering the citation process and knowing how to […]
Back in April, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a Final Rule that banned virtually all non-compete agreements, creating upheaval for employers who rely on them to protect their business interests. The ban, which was to go into effect on September 4, 2024, has been halted by a federal court in Texas, with nationwide impact. […]
Effective July 1, 2024, municipalities in Connecticut must provide service animal leave to employees with disabilities. The benefit is available to full-time employees in permanent (non-temporary) positions who have a disability and who have been employed for at least twelve consecutive months. An employee meeting these requirements is permitted to use accumulated paid sick leave, […]
Effective October 1, 2024, housing authorities and transit districts will be required to participate in CT Paid Leave and CT Family and Medical Leave. Under existing law, the federal government, the state or a municipality, a local or regional board of education or a nonpublic elementary or secondary school, are not considered “employers” under this […]
New legislation significantly changes the CT Paid Sick Leave Law (CPSLL), making it applicable to nearly all public and private employers in Connecticut for the first time and changing some key provisions. These changes will require a change to any sick leave policies that are not in compliance, so employers must pay close attention to […]
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), by a vote of 3-2, approved and issued its much-anticipated final rule (the Final Rule) virtually banning employers’ use of all non-compete clauses. The Final Rule is effective 120 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register. The following advisory summarizes essential components of […]
