The “workplace” is not limited to the physical worksite provided by an employer. Its reach is expanding, and judges have begun to argue that...
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Anti-Harassment Education: A Justification for Live Training
Over the past few months, with the incidents involving Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, Kevin Spacey, and many others in the backdrop, numerous...
Antitrust Rules Apply to Hiring Practices
The Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued antitrust guidance aimed at employers and...
Arbitration: The Changing Legal Landscape
Although arbitration in the United States dates back to the 18th century, with a recent Supreme Court decision and the explosion of sexual...
Are Cell-Phone Bans the Solution to Generations Z and Alpha’s Screen Time Addiction?
As described in our November 11, 2024, article, electronic devices have resulted in Generation Z and Generation Alpha suffering from a severe lack...
Are Employers Required to Pay Employees for Training Courses?
Employees often spend hours of their employment in meetings, training courses and lectures. A potentially unclear area for employers is whether and...
Are Employers Required to Provide Time Off to Vote?
As Election Day approaches, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut employers should be aware of their obligations under their respective state time...
Are Shorter Workweeks the Way of the Future?
Fostering an environment that promotes a solid work-life balance has been a goal of progressive employers for years. The average American employee...
Are You Prepared for Connecticut’s Expanded Paid Sick Leave Law in 2025?
Starting January 1, 2025, Connecticut will implement a transformative expansion of its Paid Sick Leave Law, significantly broadening the scope of...
At-Home Tasks Do Not Make Commute Time Compensable
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act generally does not require employers pay their employees for time spent traveling from home to work and work to...
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