In our post-COVID world, it is common for employers to hire fully remote employees who work out of state. One of the challenges many employers face in this remote-work world is how to address complicated HR issues such as...more
As we discussed in a recent blog post, the law on Connecticut Family Medical Leave was amended in several significant respects as of January 1, 2022.
Most notably, the revised law now requires private employers with at...more
Although most everyone on planet Earth was jumping for joy as 2020 came to an end, many employers had another reason to celebrate. With the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “CAA”) on December 27,...more
On July 21, 2020, Governor Lamont signed Executive Order 7III, strengthening the travel advisory he issued on June 24. The new order modifies the advisory to require (rather than merely recommend) travelers who enter...more
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The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently released guidance reminding employers about three new refundable tax credits that may be available to businesses impacted by COVID-19. ...more
On May 7, 2020, the United States Department of Labor added questions 89-93 to its list of FAQs about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) which provide guidance to employers and employees alike about the...more
As the COVID-19 crisis wreaks havoc around the world, the economic impact of the pandemic is forcing employers to make difficult but necessary decisions to reduce pay or hours or to lay off or furlough employees....more