Mitchell, Sheahan & Slippen, 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 & Slippen, 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...
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....
Pregnant Workers And New Mothers Gain Workplace Protections
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New Rules Needed For Working From Home
New rules needed for working from home
The recent firings and changes in remote work policy at Twitter are once again igniting the debate about productivity in the office versus out of the office. Can one employee truly be “exceptional” enough to warrant a work-from-home...
Do Human Rights Influence Workplace Procedures?
Human rights get a lot of attention when discussing matters of culture, or politics. Although many refer to the founding documents of our country to determine human rights, when it comes to employment, there are more specific laws that guarantee your protection while at work.
Workplace ProtectionGary Phelan Discusses On WICC A Class Action ADA Lawsuit Filed Against Twitter
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Gary Phelan Discusses Pregnancy Workplace Laws With Melissa In The Morning On WICC
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For Employers, More Than Clocks May Need Resetting
Most of us have finished resetting our clocks to switch off daylight saving time. For businesses this year, that is not the only thing that may need to be reset.
Companies and employers operating within our state should review what changes have been made to the Connecticut Fair Employment...
Gary Phelan Discusses Marijuana In The Workplace On WICC With Melissa In The Morning
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2 Tips To Avoid FLSA Employee Misclassifications
The Federal Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) protects employees from meager wages and extensive hours. However, the regulations only cover certain types of employees. Unfortunately, business owners might misclassify employees, either intentionally or not, and these practices can lead to wage disputes and lawsuits.
Understanding two crucial aspects of...