As more workplaces consider mandatory vaccination policies, and with OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard expected to be released any day now that will further mandate vaccinations
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Daniel Schwartz
Dan represents employers in various employment law matters such as employment discrimination, restrictive covenants, human resources, retaliation and whistle blowing, and wage and hour issues. He has extensive trial and litigation experience in both federal and state courts in a variety of areas, including commercial litigation and trade secret enforcement. Dan is the author of the independent Connecticut Employment Law Blog. The blog discusses new and noteworthy events in labor and employment law on a daily basis.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Deadline Extended to 4/19/21
Employer Update: The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities has extended its deadline to April 19, 2021 for employers to complete sexual harassment prevention training
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On-Demand Webinar: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities has updated its deadline for employers to complete sexual harassment prevention training for all employees. The deadline for…
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With COVID-19 Vaccines Finally Arriving, Employers Must Ask and Answer Difficult Questions
This week marked a turning point in the COVID-19 Pandemic: the arrival of the first vaccines. Now that the vaccines are finally coming (through much…
CHRO Extends Deadline (again) for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Employers that continue to struggle to meet the state deadline to conduct sexual harassment prevention training have been granted another reprieve, due to the COVID-19…
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Politics and the Workplace: More than Just Free Speech Considerations
We hope you enjoyed our webinar on Free Speech Issues in the Workplace. If you weren’t able to join us live, you may watch a…
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Register Now For Sexual Harassment Prevention Webinar Training
There are less than 30 days until the October 1, 2020* deadline for Connecticut employers to complete sexual harassment prevention training for all employees –
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Connecticut Updates Mask and Face Covering Rule Narrowing Medical Exemption
On August 14, 2020, Connecticut issued Executive Order 7NNN which updates and supersedes Executive Order 7BB by requiring medical documentation in order for an individual
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U.S. Supreme Court Limits Employees’ Rights to Bring Discrimination Claims Against Religious Schools
On July 8, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that teachers of religious instruction at private religious schools are barred from bringing employment discrimination claims…
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“Self-Quarantine” Requirement for Some Travelers Complicates Rules for Employers
As the COVID-19 pandemic eases a bit in Connecticut, other states are now seeing record high numbers of cases. As a result, Connecticut Governor…
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