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...
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...
What Is The Prevailing Wage Law In Connecticut?
Last Updated: July 18, 2024
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...
Market Matters: Older Workers In The COVID-19 Era
“You’re as young as you feel” is one of the most common clichés about getting older. Unfortunately, the novel coronavirus does not care about how old you feel. Older individuals have borne the brunt of COVID-19’s wrath.
Part of...
Gary Phelan Was Quoted In New Haven Biz
Viral business: Older employees and the workplace
By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo
As the number of coronavirus cases in Connecticut continues to decline, employers around the state are welcoming more staff back to the workplace.
Companies...
New Employee Leave Rules Could Provide Tax Advantages For Employers
Compliance with labor regulations is a challenge even under the most normal circumstances, and it is even more so in the unprecedented times we live in. This spring, the federal government passed an act which will require some employers to provide extended paid leave for employees. The good news is that compliance...
Reasonable Accommodation In The Workplace And COVID-19
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Market Matters: Unemployment Compensation Rules Changed Amid Pandemic
Some of the rules for collecting unemployment compensation have changed amid the coronavirus pandemic. For employers, a degree of caution is needed when dealing with workers who are afraid to come back to the job. Employees must understand that a...
EEOC Should Classify COVID-19 As A Disability Under ADA
Is COVID-19 a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?[1] The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has so far resisted the invitation to answer that question.
After observing that the question had been raised by a lot...
Connecticut’s Protections For Hourly Workers
Whether you work in a hospital, a restaurant or a retail store, hourly workers often face long shifts and extreme fatigue. As an hourly worker or as a manager of hourly workers, it’s important that you are familiar with Connecticut’s regulations for this type of work.
Wage And...