On Tuesday January 9, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule setting forth how worker classification (i.e., whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor) will be determined by the agency...more
1/23/2024
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Labor Reform ,
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State and Local Government ,
Wage and Hour
In late 2022, a new Maine law took effect restricting the use and reach of nondisclosure provisions in Maine employment agreements. The new law, Nondisclosure Agreements in Employment, 26 M.R.S. § 599-C, is one of the most...more
2/1/2023
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Employment Policies ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Non-Disparagement Provisions ,
Separation Agreement ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Severance Agreements ,
State Labor Laws
While there’s no denying March Madness brings the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) considerable attention, the Association has been the subject of significant press over the last year for several hot-button...more
On August 12, 2021 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Abruzzo published her first memo setting forth the NLRB’s priorities. The memo identifies recent cases where the Board overruled past legal precedent in...more
10/5/2021
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Employee Handbooks ,
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Unions
Big changes are coming to Connecticut employers and with it, many organizational hiring practices with the passage of HB Number 6380.
HB Number 6380 limits the disclosure of wage information from past positions. Currently,...more
7/27/2021
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Employees ,
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New Legislation ,
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State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
With the first inoculations of the COVID-19 vaccine making headlines over the past few weeks, employers are starting to plan for the impact this will have on their businesses. The development of a vaccine inspires hope that a...more
12/22/2020
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Public Health ,
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Remote Working ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety