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Supreme Court Expands Presidential Removal Power Over Independent Agencies While Denying it for the Federal Reserve
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a pair of decisions reshaping the constitutional framework for federal agencies. In one decision, the Court held the President may remove agency leaders at will,…
Haitian and Syrian Temporary Work Authorization Revoked – Employers Must Act Now
Published by the Connecticut Business & Industry AssociationThe U.S. Supreme Court’s June 25, 2026, decision in Mullin v. Doe allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate Temporary Protected…
The Connecticut Data Privacy Act Expansion: Are You Covered?
Connecticut has enacted significant amendments to the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), expanding its scope and introducing new compliance obligations for businesses that collect, use, share, or sell personal information.…
Connecticut Imposes New Training Requirements on Homemaker-Companion Agencies
Connecticut has enacted a significant new compliance obligation for homemaker-companion agencies. Beginning January 1, 2027, covered agencies must provide at least eight paid hours of training to covered employees and…
Are New York Employers Ready for Retirement Savings Programs?
Published by the New York Law Journal As of January 2026, most New York employers are required to offer employees access to a retirement savings program. Employers may satisfy…
Department of Labor Proposes New Iteration of the Joint Employer Standard
On April 23, 2026, the Wage and Hour Division of the federal Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule on the standard for determining joint employer status under the…
Unions Turn Mega-Events into Bargaining Chips: Will this Impact You?
Published by the Connecticut Business & Industry AssociationMajor sporting events such as the World Cup and the Olympic Games are often viewed by employers as commercial events: larger crowds,…
The Faster Labor Contracts Act: The Right of Employers to Control Their Labor Costs Hangs in the Balance
One of the most consequential labor law proposals to emerge from Congress in recent months is the proposed Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), a bipartisan bill that would significantly reshape…
CT DOL Audit Reveals Extensive Delays in Wage Complaint Investigations
A recent state audit of the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) covering fiscal years 2023 and 2024, revealed extensive delays in wage complaint investigations. The audit noted internal control deficiencies;…
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