In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, host Dan Schwartz and special guest, Gabe Jiran, explore potential shifts in labor and employment law under a new Trump administration. From changes at the National Labor Relations Board to the future of overtime rules, minimum wage, non-competes, and immigration, the conversation offers timely insights for employers.
Get ready to dive into the 2025 legislative landscape with Season 3, Episode 3 of From Lawyer to Employer! Join host Dan Schwartz and special guest Chris Davis, Vice President of Public Policy with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA), as they preview key issues for the 2025 Connecticut General Assembly session. This
Join host Dan Schwartz and Sarah Westby, partners at Shipman & Goodwin, as they delve into the latest wage and hour regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This episode explores the implications of a federal court ruling that struck down recent DOL salary threshold increases, what it means for employers, and how
A new season of the popular Shipman & Goodwin Podcast, “From Lawyer to Employer” has just dropped and the first episode is right on time to discuss Connecticut’s new Paid Sick Leave law.
On the first episode of the podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favorite shows, host and
A federal court in Texas yesterday issued a permanent nationwide injunction barring the Federal Trade Commission’s Non-Compete Agreement Ban from going into effect. As a practical matter, and barring an unlikely reversal from the 5th Circuit, this means the proposed nationwide ban on non-compete agreements is virtually dead for now, though employers will still need
On Tuesday afternoon, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule largely banning non-compete agreements for employees. The rule is intended to go into effect in around four months but will likely be the subject of multiple legal challenges.
The rule is short in its nature.
It defines
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), in force since June 27, 2023, requires employers with 15 or more employees to accommodate pregnancy-related limitations. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released a 408-page final rule on April 15, 2024, implementing the PWFA, effective from June 18, 2024.
This post will recap some of the key
Scenarios that arise for employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act are often complex and without simple solutions. Oftentimes, these situations hinge on a particular fact that might be unusual or unique. In this podcast, we will present a brief overview of the ADA and FMLA, look at some
We begin Season 2 of From Lawyer to Employer with a discussion about the recent Stericycle Decision from the National Labor Relations Board. Listen as guest speaker, Sarah Niemiroski chats with host, Daniel Schwartz about the the far-reaching impacts this decision has for employers when creating workplace policies. What’s different about Stericycle as opposed to Boeing? What type
Employers often struggle with what to do when employees fail to report their time accurately. A recent decision by the Second Circuit illustrates how costly it can be for employers who don’t address the issue properly.
In Perry et al. v. City of New York, the Second Circuit upheld a significant jury verdict in