by Jules Halpern | Jul 29, 2026 | Connecticut Law, Employer Policies, Employment Law
Connecticut just enacted one of the broadest overhauls of its workplace laws in years. Signed in May and largely effective October 1, 2026, the new law touches job postings, training agreements, disability accommodations, and more. If you have employees in...
by Jules Halpern | Jun 22, 2026 | Employee Schedules, Employment Law, Labor Law
The 40-hour, Monday-through-Friday workweek has anchored American employment law for nearly a century. Today, that anchor is being tested from several directions at once. Lawmakers are debating shorter standard workweeks, cities and states are regulating how and when...
by Jules Halpern | Jun 19, 2026 | Business Law, Intellectual Property
For many businesses, the most valuable assets are not on the balance sheet. Brand names, client lists, proprietary processes, software, marketing content, and product designs often drive more value than equipment or inventory, yet they are frequently left unprotected...
by Jules Halpern | Jun 12, 2026 | Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Employment Law
Replacing an employee is expensive. Studies routinely estimate the cost of turnover at one-half to two times the departing employee’s annual salary once recruiting, training, and lost productivity are counted. At the same time, the legal tools employers...
by Jules Halpern | May 27, 2026 | Background Checks, Confidentiality, Employment Law
New York employers now face a major change in hiring and employment compliance rules. As of April 2026, most employers across New York State are no longer allowed to request or use an applicant’s or employee’s credit history when making employment-related decisions....
