Background Check Requirements Can Cause Problems If Not Followed
Attention to detail makes a big difference when employers are required by law to do specific things. The failure to meet all the requirements of a statute can result in litigation and potentially costly judgments. One statute is particularly detailed and requires absolute attention to detail – the Fair Credit Reporting Act. That law governs
State Legislatures Ramp Up Protections Against Sexual Harassment
Almost one year ago, the #MeToo Movement took us by storm when men and women across the country began speaking out about their experiences of sexual harassment and abuse. Countless lawsuits have been filed, hundreds of stories have been told, and multiple public figures have been brought down since the #MeToo Movement’s rise on social and public media. In the midst of all of the controversy, many state legislatures and state agencies have taken affirmative steps toward minimizing sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Gender Identity Protections Under the New York City Human Rights Law
The New York City Commission on Human Rights (the “Commission”) issued a notice seeking comments on proposed rules that will define violations and outline the scope of protections against discrimination with respect to gender identity or expression under the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”) on July 18, 2018. The proposed rules address a
Farm to Table to Courtroom?
The growing season in Connecticut isn’t long but July is the prime time for fresh vegetables and fruits. There are plenty of “Farm to Table” events to attend, too.
Indeed, Connecticut has a proud history of farms. Many have been passed down for many generations. And don’t even get us started on Farmers Markets!
But
FMLA Leave Designation… What if My Employee Says “No?”
Sometimes things that should be simple just have to be complicated! This is true for Family and Medical Leave Act matters when a seemingly straightforward situation throws a curveball because an employee tells you she “does not want FMLA leave… I want to save my time for another occasion….” Believe it or not, this can
The Persuader Rule Is Dead
The Department of Labor this week rescinded a proposed rule that would have forced employers to disclose outside consultants they hire to counter workers’ union organizing efforts.
These consultants often work with lawyers for the company and the new rule would have, arguably, created some potential issues with the attorney client privilege for these companies.
Medicinal Marijuana in the Workplace: A Litigation Update
At the same time the Legislature made medicinal marijuana legal in Connecticut, it also passed a statute that addressed the use of medicinal marijuana by employees. That statute, § 21a-408p, provides that:
- No employer may refuse to hire or may discharge, penalize, or threaten an employee solely on the basis of their palliative use
Pay Equality is Long Overdue…
Earlier this week I came across an article that was written by Aebra Coe and published in Employment Law360, entitled “Female In-House Attys Earn 84 Cents For Every Dollar Men Do.” This article is yet another reminder that regardless of occupation, women consistently have earned less pay for the same work. Despite the passage of
Superior Court Expands Definition Of “Discipline” Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-51q.
On April 25, 2018, a Connecticut state court judge issued a decision giving a more expansive definition to the term “discipline” as it is used in Connecticut General Statutes § 31-51q (“Section 31-51q”). In doing so, the Court departed from the majority of previous state court decisions addressing this issue.
Section 31-51q prohibits an employer