Medical Marijuana Protections Tested For First Time
For the first time, a court in Connecticut has found an employer liable for discriminating against a medical marijuana user. The decision by a federal judge in Noffsinger v. SSC Niantic Operating Company, LLC helps to clear the haze surrounding Connecticut’s Palliative Use of Marijuana Act (“PUMA”). As a refresher, PUMA prohibits employers from refusing
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
Sexual Harassment Claims and the Federal Judiciary
The confirmation hearing of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been a focus of the media in recent days. A comment made by Kavanaugh, however, highlights how claims of sexual harassment are being handled within the federal court system.
As you may have heard, Kavanaugh was asked about sexual harassment allegations that had been
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
Connecticut’s Attorney General Weighs In On The Janus Decision
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Janus case continues to be a topic of discussion among lawyers, and now the Connecticut Attorney General has issued guidance on the issue. A link to this guidance can be found here.
The Attorney General has outlined the effect of the Janus decision, including an interesting discussion
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
Employment Law Letter – Summer 2018
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Employment Law Letter is published quarterly as a service to clients and friends by the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group.
Included in this issue:
- Agency Fee Decision May Have Big Impact in CT
- Cell Phone Recording Creates Workplace Issues
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Supreme Court Upholds Class