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
Janus v. AFSCME: Implementation Issues
On June 27, we issued an alert concerning the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Janus v. AFSCME (June 27, 2018). There, the Court held that mandatory agency fees (also sometimes known as service fees) for public employees violate the First Amendment rights of the affected employees. We wish now to follow up
U.S. Supreme Court Declares Compelled Public Sector Agency Fees Unconstitutional
In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court today ruled that provisions requiring public employees to pay agency fees violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In doing so, the Supreme Court expressly overruled its own 41-year-old precedent.
This closely watched case arose from a challenge by an Illinois public employee to the
Supreme Court Rules Tolling Does Not Save Untimely Successive Class Actions
Last week, in a win for employers facing class action lawsuits, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that statute of limitations tolling does not save absent class members’ untimely successive class actions. China Agritech, Inc. v. Resh. The Court limited its earlier ruling in American Pipe & Constr. Co. v. Utah, which held that
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
General Assembly Passes Bill Prohibiting Salary Inquiries of Job Applicants
Over the weekend, the General Assembly approved a bill prohibiting employers, including the state and its political subdivisions, from asking, or directing a third-party to ask, about a prospective employee’s wage and salary history.
The measure now moves to the Governor’s office for his signature.
The prohibition does not apply in two situations:
- if the
Tip Sharing: Budget Law Amends FLSA and Derails DOL Action
Last week, the federal government passed its new budget proposal, which included an amendment of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to protect the rights of tipped workers. Prior to this law, tip sharing rules were governed by DOL wage and hour regulations.
The new law is in direct opposition to a proposed Department of
New “PAID” Program Allows Employers to Resolve FLSA Violations and Avoid Penalties
The Trump administration has already reversed or changed several positions taken by the Department of Labor (DOL) under the Obama administration. That trend continues with the DOL’s announcement of the forthcoming Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program, which will provide employers with an important opportunity to work with the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
Who Is The Employer Of a Staffing Agency Temp?
Many businesses bring on extra help for temporary or seasonal needs, and some even do all their hiring from the ranks of such workers, a practice known as “temp to perm.” Often the easiest way to find this kind of help is to contract with a staffing agency. But not all companies understand the details