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...
Gary Phelan Talks To Melissa On WICC About Free Speech And The Workplace
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Gary Phelan Discusses The Issues Surrounding Workplace Romances With Melissa On WICC
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Social Media, Political Speech And The Workplace
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Labor Laws To Consider For A Business
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...Complying With New York’s SHIELD Act
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...
Bob Mitchell Talks To WICC About Potential Discriminatory Hiring Practices
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Implicit Bias — A New Force Facing Employers
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...