On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor released a proposed rule that could reshape how joint employment is determined under federal wage and hour law – and beyond. The proposed rule, titled “Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection
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
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
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
Connecticut’s 2023 General Assembly concluded last week. But for the first time in many years, many of the major pieces of legislation in the labor and employment area did not pass. In fact, the legislative session will ultimately be thought of for the bills that died on the floor, rather than for the bills that passed.
On Friday, the Chairman and the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board authored a letter to Congress, informing lawmakers that without additional funds in the upcoming year, the NLRB will be forced to furlough employees amidst a budget crisis — even as the agency’s workload surges. The letter paints the issue in stark
According to CBIA’s 2021 Connecticut Manufacturing Report, “nearly nine in 10 (88%) of manufacturers report difficulties finding and retaining workers, a 17-point jump from last year, and 41% describe the labor shortage as the state’s main obstacle to growth.”
Manufacturers are confronting this obstacle head on, offering training programs and investing in a variety
As we detailed earlier this month, there has been a flurry of lawsuits challenging various federal vaccine mandates. Litigation around the country aims to challenge the validity of OSHA’s mandatory “vax or test” rule, the CMS mandate for healthcare workers, and the mandate for federal contractors.
The Biden administration’s high-profile vaccination mandate—which requires employees
On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published an emergency temporary standard (ETS) that sets COVID-19 vaccination and safety standards for private employers with 100 or more employees. The ETS creates new obligations for employers, new rights for employees, and generally requires compliance within thirty days. Here are ten key
Over the last year, Connecticut has imposed a significant number of new obligations on employers, including laws relating to breastfeeding in the workplace, disclosure of salary ranges, and deterring age discrimination in employment applications. This webinar will provide you with a better understanding of the legal and practical considerations of these new obligations, identify steps