Connecticut Labor & Employment Law Journal

Business owners and Human Resources professionals frequently encounter questions about disability rights in the workplace.  This article busts some common myths about disability rights to help you keep your workplace accessible and legally compliant. Myth #1: The Americans with Disabilities Act is the only law protecting employees with medical issues. The legal landscape regarding employees […]

A recently published study by a law professor and a political science professor revealed that plaintiffs in sexual harassment lawsuits brought in Federal District Court between 2016 and 2020 were seven times more likely to prevail than pre-#metoo claims. Exactly why is not clear.  Some legal commentators suspect judges have been swayed by the social […]

If you have decided 2024 is going to be a better year, you may have made some personal New Year’s resolutions.  You can bring these goals into the workplace as well to help your organization run better than ever. Resolution #1: Get a checkup. Schedule a checkup – with your employment lawyer.  You’re busy with […]

Supervising employees is not easy.  Providing constructive feedback can be one of the most challenging aspects of management, but it is crucial to creating and maintaining strong staff performance, so supervisors need to approach performance evaluations and staff feedback skillfully. The annual review should not be the first time an employee receives feedback.   Successful management […]

In the dynamic landscape of business, where consumer preferences and market trends constantly evolve, customer lists can be a cornerstone of a successful business strategy.  When a customer list falls into the wrong hands, the impact can be devastating.  Is a customer list a trade secret in Connecticut? How can businesses protect their customer lists […]

Co-authored by Jordan A. Vazzano The Connecticut Supreme Court issued a decision on October 19 with considerable implications for municipalities and labor relations. Importantly, it clarified the role of the State Labor Board, the influence of the National Labor Relations Act which governs private sector labor law on the national scale, and examined the authority […]

When dealing with an at-will employee, can you really fire someone for any reason?  Can the company make deductions from the final paycheck?  Does accrued, unused vacation get paid out?  When terminating the employment relationship, it is important to get the details right.  Disgruntled ex-employees are more likely to file legal complaints than current employees, […]

Governor Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Labor announced that the state minimum wage will increase to $15.69 per hour on January 1, 2024, six months after rising to $15 per hour this past June. This increase is the first index-based adjustment to occur under legislation signed in 2019.  That law provided for phased-in increases […]