Understanding Wrongful Termination
Most employment relationships in Connecticut are subject to “at-will” employment laws, meaning an employer can terminate an employee at any time, with or without cause. However, an employer who fires someone for discriminatory or illegal reasons may be liable for wrongful termination.
Given that employers have the upper hand...
How Can Employers Plan For A Workforce Reduction?
In challenging market environments, businesses in Connecticut often look to cut costs through workforce reductions. While letting go of employees is challenging, employers must carefully consider several factors, including their legal obligations, to minimize the impact on their company and workers.
By working with an experienced employment law...
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 them.
What should...
4 Ways To Avoid Legal Issues With Employees
As a business owner, fostering great professional relationships with your employees helps everyone accomplish their goals. While some situations are unavoidable, there are steps you can take to avoid legal issues and improve your workplace overall.
The following strategies help reduce your likelihood of running into legal conflicts with...
3 Ways To Improve Your Employee Handbook
As an employer, you have high expectations of your employees. An employee handbook establishes these expectations.
The employee handbook is the foundation of the employer-employee relationship and the basis of your company culture. It is critical that your handbook contains all the necessary information presented in an effective manner.
Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. Is Pleased To Announce That Effective March 2, 2023, Attorneys Jessica A. Slippen And Reese B. Mitchell Are Now Shareholders In The Firm
Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. is pleased to announce that effective March 2, 2023, Attorneys Jessica A. Slippen and Reese B. Mitchell are now Shareholders in the Firm.
Attorney Slippen is a 2003 graduate of UCONN Law School, where she was the Law Review’s Administrative Editor. She is a George...
Ensuring Proper Independent Contractor Designations
One common mistake employers make is declaring someone an independent contractor when, in fact, they are actually employees. The same occurs the other way around, though that may not be quite as frequent. You should carefully consider the classification of your company’s employees and independent contractors to avoid potential labor law violations....