by Carol Kardas | May 8, 2018 | Organizational Effectiveness
With the summer almost upon us, as an organization you may begin to see employees dressing more casually and their grooming efforts wane. Some of the outfits or piercings may be out of place, in your opinion, and without a viable Grooming or Workplace Dress Code...
by Lois Krause | Mar 15, 2018 | General HR & Compliance
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals (which applies to Connecticut, New York and Vermont) has ruled that federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on their sexual orientation in Zarda v. Altitude Express, Inc., No. 15-3775 (Feb. 26,...
by Lois Krause | Nov 16, 2017 | General HR & Compliance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) online filing portal, (or Public Portal), was just rolled out across the country. As of November 1, individuals will be able to begin discrimination charges against employers using an online Portal,...
by Lois Krause | Oct 15, 2017 | General HR & Compliance
On September 5, 2017, Attorney General, Jeff Sessions announced that the Federal Program known as DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) would be rescinded and unwound over a six-month period ending March 5, 2018. As the deportation relief and work permits were...
by Lois Krause | Aug 23, 2017 | General HR & Compliance
Governor Malloy has added an addendum to the “Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act” (CFEPA) called An Act Concerning Pregnant Women in the Workplace (The Act), which goes into effect on October 1, 2017. This new law enhances employment protections for...
