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Gary Phelan Talks To Melissa On WICC About Free Speech And The Workplace

Posted on October 18, 2022

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Gary Phelan Discusses The Issues Surrounding Workplace Romances With Melissa On WICC

Posted on October 17, 2022

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Social Media, Political Speech And The Workplace

Posted on September 19, 2022

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Labor Laws To Consider For A Business

Posted on September 18, 2022

Many business owners think they can get away with not following federal business laws. However, that is not the case, and it is a business owner’s responsibility to know these laws.

Here are the most critical labor laws for business owners.

Family And Medical Leave...
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Complying With New York’s SHIELD Act

Posted on August 26, 2022

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 legislators...

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Bob Mitchell Talks To WICC About Potential Discriminatory Hiring Practices

Posted on August 25, 2022

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Implicit Bias — A New Force Facing Employers

Posted on August 8, 2022

Today’s Business: Implicit bias — a new force facing employers

Aug. 6, 2022

Robert B. Mitchell is a partner in the Stratford-based law firm Mitchell, Sheahan & Slippen, P.C. He represents employers and employees in employment law cases and management in union-related...

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How Can I Prove A Hostile Work Environment?

Posted on July 15, 2022

A hostile work environment is when either your boss or a coworker is harassing you on an extreme level. If you hope to bring a successful lawsuit, you will need to prove that the harassment was illegal.

Your employer has an obligation under federal law to 

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5 Reasons Insurers Could Deny Your Workers’ Compensation Claim

Posted on July 13, 2022

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 Work-Related

To...

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What Are The Advantages Of Independent Contractors Vs Employees?

Posted on July 11, 2022

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 greater flexibility, and the other offers more control.

What Are The Advantages Of Independent Contractors Vs Employees? Continue reading…
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