Connecticut’s Minimum Wage to Increase January 1, 2024
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut's Minimum Wage Will Increase to $15.69 in January Under Its First-Ever Economic Indicator Adjustment
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Mitchell & Sheahan named to “The Best Employment Lawyers in CT” list by CT Post
Mitchell & Sheahan is proud to announce their inclusion by CT Post in its annual listing of best employment lawyers the state. Read more here
Waterbury special education teacher says she was wrongly fired from the district
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Weight discrimination and the workforce
Weight discrimination and the workforce - Westfair Communications
An employer ‘hot list’
For employers, navigating the legal employment landscape can be a full-time job. Laws are ever-evolving. Failure to keep up with changes can lead to penalties and, even worse, expensive litigation. There are two emerging legal issues facing employers: the influx of...
Understanding wrongful termination
Employment relationships, in most cases, are subject to "at-will" employment laws, which means that either the employer or the employee can terminate the relationship at any time and for any reason. However, certain exceptions exist to these laws, and employers who...
How can employers plan for a workforce reduction?
In the modern business environment, many companies find themselves in situations where they need to reduce their workforce. While it can be a difficult decision to let go of any employee, employers must carefully evaluate several factors to minimize the impact on both...
Workplace Sexism: State collaboration seeks to combat gender discrimination at work
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Gary Phelan discusses the Supreme Court’s argument re Title VII’s reasonable accommodation requirement for religion
Listen to the discussion on WICC with Melissa in the Morning here.
What should you include in your employee handbook?
An employee handbook is a document that lays out an employer's expectations of their employees as well as what the employer will provide the employee. This handbook is a necessary thing to have in order to help avoid disputes between employers and those who work for...
