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Gary Phelan discusses marijuana in the workplace on WICC with Melissa in the Morning

by Gary Phelan | Nov 2, 2022 | Uncategorized

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Gary Phelan talks to Melissa on WICC about free speech and the workplace

by Gary Phelan | Oct 18, 2022 | Uncategorized

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Gary Phelan discusses the issues surrounding workplace romances with Melissa on WICC

by Gary Phelan | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized

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Complying with New York’s SHIELD Act

On Behalf of Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. | Aug 26, 2022 | Uncategorized

As employers spend more time on the internet, security concerns are on the rise. New York State has laws every employer must follow to protect private information. According to Betanews, cybercriminals can break into a company network 93 percent of the time. New York...

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5 reasons insurers could deny your workers’ compensation claim

On Behalf of Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. | Jul 13, 2022 | Uncategorized

Workers' compensation can help cover lost income or medical expenses associated with an injury you sustained at work. However, not every claim is successful. Here are a few common reasons Connecticut insurers deny workers' compensation claims. Your injury is not...

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What are the advantages of independent contractors vs employees?

On Behalf of Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized

As a business owner, the legal responsibilities you have vary considerably between employees and independent contractors. Both types of workers can generally perform the same job, ranging from digital marketing to commercial plumbing maintenance. One route offers...

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Managing the remote work environment

by Margaret Sheahan | Jun 10, 2022 | Uncategorized

Remote work is not going away anytime soon if ever. Employers need to think through issues that get complicated in this environment. Make sure your employees have to get through some protections to access confidential company data from home, (the beach, the coffee...

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Can a Facebook post get you fired?

On Behalf of Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorized

Social media is more than just a communication tool to keep in touch with friends and family. It has grown to be a platform of self-expression where ideologies and opinions reach the masses. In spite of claims to freedom of speech, employees can face consequences from...

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The Great Resignation — Keeping the workforces intact

by Jessica Slippen | Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized

There is little doubt that post-COVID workplaces look different. In December 2021, 4.3 million workers quit their jobs. Although this is down from a record high of 4.5 million that November, these numbers are troubling.

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Bob Mitchell discusses wage disclosure with Chaz & AJ on WPLR

by Robert Mitchell | Oct 26, 2021 | Uncategorized

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