As office buildings and schools reopen, some adults 65 and older are forced to return to a work environment that carries a higher risk of exposure to COVID-19. Gary Phelan, who practices employment law in Westport as part of Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C., said he’s...
Older Teachers At Risk Of COVID Dread Return To Class | Connecticut Public Radio
As office buildings and schools reopen, some adults 65 and older are forced to return to a work environment that carries a higher risk of exposure to COVID-19. Gary Phelan, who practices employment law in Westport as part of Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C., said he’s...
Opinion: DACA decision benefits more than just ‘Dreamers’
Photo: Contributed Photo; Protestors in support of DACA in Westport in 2017. While the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision gives “Dreamers” a chance to relax, the question is, for how long? About 700,000 or so immigrant youth are known as “Dreamers” and are allowed...
What is the prevailing wage law in Connecticut?
If you are a contractor or subcontractor, you may have heard of the prevailing wage law. The prevailing wage law stems from the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. This federal law requires contractors and subcontractors to pay their employees a certain wage for work on...