In honor of Mother’s Day, we consider how employers can create workplace policies that recognize the needs of employees – mothers, fathers, even neighbors – with caregiving responsibilities. Hiring should focus on the applicant’s qualifications, not pregnancy, child care, or other family issues. Assumptions and stereotypes are dangerous. Not all women take on caregiving [...]
Connecticut is poised to become the 17th state to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, although all marijuana use remains illegal under federal law. The measure was passed by the state Senate and is headed for Governor Malloy’s desk. He promises to sign the bill. The law is scheduled to take effect October [...]
If you’re a Connecticut employer subject to the new Paid Sick Leave Law, the time to begin doling out paid sick time is at hand. An eligible employee is entitled to begin using sick time after his or her 680th hour on the job since January 1, 2012. For many full-time employees, the 680th hour [...]
With unemployment rates still over eight percent nationally, employers know they have the upper hand in the hiring process. But asking for Facebook passwords is a bad practice and may be illegal. Maryland’s legislature just passed a law – still awaiting the governor’s signature – prohibiting employers from asking applicants or employees for their usernames [...]
Indiana recently enacted a statewide smoking ban, which goes into effect July 1, 2012. If you’re not sure about your state’s requirements, now is the time to find out; 39 other states have smoking bans. If you are interested in the specifics of Indiana’s law, read on. The ban is aimed at public places, workplaces, [...]