Effective October 1, 2025, access to the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act (“CT FMLA”) and Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance (“CT Paid Leave”) will be expanded to include all non-certified school employees at both public schools and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools in Connecticut.
Under current law, CT FMLA and CT Paid Leave coverage
On June 4, 2025, embedded in an omnibus bonding bill, the Connecticut General Assembly amended the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Act as it applies to certain employees of municipalities and boards of education. While the proposed text has passed both the Senate and the House, it will not go into effect until the Governor
When working on a multi-employer worksite, safety is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re a general contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor, you could be held liable for employee injuries under OSHA’s Multi-Employer Citation Policy, even if they aren’t your direct employees or you didn’t directly create the hazard.
This is why we advise clients that having a clear
On April 14, 2025, a cannabis retailer filed suit to challenge the provision of New York’s cannabis law that requires licensed businesses to maintain labor peace agreements with their workers. The New York lawsuit asserts that certain provisions of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”) are preempted by the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”).
In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, host Dan Schwartz welcomes back acclaimed plaintiff-side employment attorney Nina Pirrotti, from Garrison Law, for a frank discussion about where employers often go wrong—and how to do better. From inconsistently enforced policies and botched investigations to poorly trained supervisors and missteps in handling accommodations, Nina shares
As we settle into the second Trump administration, significant shifts are unfolding within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For employers, understanding these changes is crucial to maintain compliance and ensure workplace safety.
Regulatory Freeze and Rulemaking Halts
One of the administration’s first moves was issuing a “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review,” effectively pausing several
Welcome back to From Lawyer to Employer, a Shipman podcast that keeps you informed on the latest developments in labor and employment law. In this episode, Shipman attorneys Dan Schwartz and Keegan Drenosky discuss the complexities of workplace accommodations, including disability, religious, and pregnancy-related requests. Gain practical insights on navigating the interactive process, understanding
Last week, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals announced a significant change to the standard by which employers must address disability-related accommodation requests. In Tudor v. Whitehall Central School District, Case No. 23-665, the Second Circuit held that plaintiffs suing their employers for failure to provide a reasonable accommodation no longer need to prove
In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, host Dan Schwartz welcomes Erin Choquette, CEO of Connecticut Paid Leave Authority, to break down the ins and outs of paid leave in Connecticut. They discuss how the program works, employer responsibilities, common misconceptions, and how businesses can use paid leave as a tool for employee
On Friday, the Fourth Circuit granted the federal government’s motion to stay (temporarily suspend) a lower court’s preliminary injunction that had blocked the enforcement of two Executive Orders issued by President Trump in January 2025. These Executive Orders direct federal agencies to end Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs within federal grant and contract processes.