This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain.
With fall approaching and school back in session, the end of 2025 is on the horizon. The beginning of the new calendar year serves as an opportune time for manufacturers to revisit their wage and hour practices for compliance with applicable state…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard.
Last week, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated and set aside the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule raising the minimum salary threshold for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) white-collar overtime exemption.…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard.
There is no greater Halloween horror for employers than a workplace celebration that creates legal risks such as inappropriate costumes or safety hazards, among other issues. Thus, there are many considerations when planning an office celebration for this spooky holiday.
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard.
As the seasons change, so do manufacturers’ priorities. Fall is typically one of the busiest hiring periods of the calendar year, so many manufacturers are likely bracing themselves for this challenge. That said, there were several significant labor and employment updates…
Below is an excerpt of a legal update co-authored with my Labor and Employment Group colleagues Stephen Aronson and Christopher Costain.
On May 21, 2024, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation expanding Connecticut’s Paid Sick Leave law beginning January 1, 2025. The new legislation expands the scope of employers covered by the law, increases…
Below is an excerpt of an article co-authored with my Labor and Employment Group colleague Jessica Pinto, which was published in the latest edition of PE magazine, the flagship publication of the National Society of Professional Engineers.
On January 10, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule revising previous…
This week’s post was co-authored by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyer Jessica C. Pinto,
In just over a year following its enactment, employees across the country have filed a bevy of lawsuits, including class actions, alleging violations of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act), a law that was…
