by Bruce Raymond | Apr 10, 2019 | Connecticut Blog, Employment, Employment Law, Firm News, Non-profit
Work with Connecticut employer clients reveals that many non-profits and their administrators are not fully aware of their treatment under the law when it comes to unemployment insurance. Non-profit organizations, exempt from federal taxes under §501(c)(3), are still... by Bruce Raymond | Jul 1, 2016 | Connecticut Blog, Employment, Firm News
To prevent layoffs and allow businesses to spring back from economic downturns, the Connecticut Department of Labor’s Shared Work program allows workers to be kept on board part-time while the state pays them partial unemployment benefits. Talent is retained... by Bruce Raymond | Mar 11, 2013 | Connecticut Blog, Employment, Firm News
An unusual employment litigation matter is currently taking place involving the University of Connecticut. A scientist that worked for the college was accused of faking research regarding health benefits of drinking red wine, and he soon after was let go from his... by Bruce Raymond | Jan 21, 2013 | Connecticut Blog, Employment, Firm News
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations are currently in the process of being revised and are due to be issued in March of 2013. Among other things, the regulations are expected to extend leave for caregivers in the military to employees whose family members... by Bruce Raymond | Jan 7, 2013 | Connecticut Blog, Employment, Firm News
Per recent decisions by the United States Supreme Court, arbitrators may have been given more leeway in employment contract determinations under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). This provision required workers and consumers alike to abide by contracts that required... by Bruce Raymond | Dec 3, 2012 | Connecticut Blog, Employment, Firm News
Illegal immigration and employment is becoming an extremely scrutinized area of law. Recently, twelve Connecticut companies were fined a total of more than $130,000 for allegedly hiring on illegal immigrants. It is asserted by the Department of Homeland Security... by Bruce Raymond | Oct 25, 2012 | Connecticut Blog, Cyber Liability, Employment, Firm News, Technology
Please click on the link below which will direct you to the article published October 19, 2012 in the Connecticut Law Tribune. Corporate Image, Social Media, And NLRB: A Dangerous Intersection If you do not have access to the Connecticut Law Tribune website please... by Bruce Raymond | Oct 4, 2012 | Connecticut Blog, Employment, Firm News
For the most part, when you hear the phrase “wrongful termination” thrown around, you are inclined to believe that the company must have been at fault. Somehow, someway, the big bad corporation did what it needed to do in order to get an employee off the... by Bruce Raymond | Sep 6, 2012 | Connecticut Blog, Employment, Firm News, Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets
An issue that often arises is an employee, upon terminating his or her employment, attempting to solicit his former employer’s customers. An employee can plan to go into competition with his employer and may even take active steps to do so while still employed....