Can My Employer Fire Me for Complaining About a Hostile Work Environment?
Working in a hostile work environment is deeply distressing. It's more than just dealing with difficult colleagues or managers but enduring behavior that makes it challenging to perform your job and affects your well-being. When the workplace becomes hostile, knowing your rights and the protections in place for employees is essential.
What Rights Do Pregnant Workers Have in the Workplace in Connecticut?
Pregnant workers face unique challenges in the workplace, and understanding their rights is crucial for ensuring fair treatment. Both federal and Connecticut state laws provide robust protections for pregnant employees, safeguarding them against discrimination and ensuring they receive necessary accommodations. This blog will explore these essential rights, from non-discrimination policies to maternity...
The Importance of Time Records in FLSA Compliance
Are you concerned that errors in your employer’s timekeeping might be costing you hard-earned money? At Mitchell, Sheahan & Slippen, P.C., we focus on helping employees like you recover wages lost due to inaccurate timekeeping. Our lawyers can assess your situation, explain your rights under the FLSA, and help you claim...
Most Common Pitfalls in Wage and Hour Law Compliance
Wage and hour laws ensure employees are fairly compensated for their work and protect employers from potential legal issues. Non-compliance can lead to costly penalties, lawsuits, and damage to a company's reputation. By addressing these issues proactively, businesses can ensure compliance, protect their employees, and safeguard their operations from legal challenges.
Key Employee Rights Under the FMLA Every Employer Should Know
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a critical federal law that ensures eligible employees can take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. The law covers various employers in Connecticut in every industry. This blog outlines the central employee rights under the FMLA...
How To Prepare for a Department of Labor Audit
Preparing for a Department of Labor audit is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Many companies believe these audits are triggered solely by employee complaints, but this is a common misconception. Connecticut, New York, and U.S. Departments of Labor regularly conduct random audits to ensure compliance with labor...
How To Handle Sexual Harassment Claims in Your Business
Businesses in Connecticut must address sexual harassment claims to maintain a safe and respectful workplace. Handling these claims complies with legal requirements, protects your company's reputation, and boosts employee morale.
Failing to address harassment can lead to serious legal consequences, create a toxic work environmen, and damage your...
Connecticut Paid Sick Leave to Cover All Employees
With Governor Lamont’s signature today, May 28, 2024, and expanded paid sick leave law is in effect in Connecticut.
As of January 1, 2025, Connecticut employers with 25 or more employees will be required to provide paid sick leave to virtually all their workers. As of January 1, 2026,...
Minimum Salary for White Collar Exemptions Going Up July 1, 2024, January 1, 2024, and Every Three Years Thereafter
Many more American workers will be eligible for overtime pay starting this summer unless they get a substantial raise.
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a rule on April 23, setting a new minimum salary rate of $43,888 per year ($888 per week) for overtime exemption, effective July...
Transfer Without Substantial Harm Can Be Unlawful Discrimination Says U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a discriminatory job transfer that causes some harm violates Title VII. Prior to today’s decision, the lower federal courts almost all required a transferee plaintiff to prove “material”, “substantial”, “significant”, or some other heightened level of disadvantage.
The Supreme Court’s April 17...