The “Overemployment” Trend It is well understood that the Covid-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives in various ways. Jobs that were once...
Employment Trends
Has the Workplace Dynamic Really Shifted? Here Is What You Need to Know.
Given the notable events that have occurred in the past few years, it is a good time to pause and take stock of the new employee/employer dynamic...
Multi-State Rules for Remote Employees
Many employers have switched their employees to remote work with no foreseeable return date in sight. More than ever, employees are being hired to...
Gig Economy in California Retains Status Quo
In the elections held last Tuesday, an important item was on the ballot in California – whether or not to classify ridesharing drivers, like those...
PPP Loan Updates
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed a new law, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA), providing greater accommodations for...
The New Workplace: Part II – Moving Forward
In Part I of our “New Workplace” series we explored what employers need to do as they transition back to the workplace. With most states beginning...
The New Workplace: Part I – Transitioning Back
As the country begins to look forward to the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic, many employers are wondering how their operations will need to...
Connecticut Raising Minimum Wage
On May 28, 2019, Connecticut’s Governor signed a bill into law that will increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023. The state joins a...
Employee Handbooks: An Essential Workplace Protection
In the modern workplace, a well-written employee handbook is a necessity for all employers. An employee handbook allows employers to explicitly...
Internship Guidelines Updated
In January 2018, the United States Department of Labor ("USDOL") relaxed the standard governing unpaid internships and published updated guidelines...