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Compliance Standards for I-9 Form Tightened: What Employers Need to Know
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) significantly strengthened its compliance mandates for the Form I-9, increasing the risk and cost of common compliance errors. The update reflects a meaningful departure…
DOL Rescinds Biden-Era Overtime Rule Following Court Challenges: What Employers Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division announced it will rescind the Biden-era overtime rule, more than a year after federal courts vacated the rule (the “2024…
Connecticut Regulates AI in Employment Decision-Making
Published by the Connecticut Business and Industry AssociationOn May 11, 2026, the Connecticut Legislature passed broad artificial intelligence legislation that includes a new framework governing the use of AI in…
2026 Connecticut Labor Legislation
The 2026 Connecticut legislative session ended on May 6th, with the General Assembly passing 218 laws originating from a multitude of committees. Several of the most consequential employment-related changes came…
Predictive Scheduling Laws: What Employers Need to Know
Predictive scheduling laws also known as “fair workweek” laws are designed to discourage abrupt changes to employee schedules. These laws are intended to allow employees to live more predictable lives…
NLRB Sets Aside Union Election Win Based on Language Barriers
In a closely watched decision, the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB” or the “Board”) set aside a union election win at a Dold Foods facility after finding language barriers…
Brody and Associates, LLC hires Attorney Matthew G. Chiota
We are pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Chiota, as Associate Attorney, to join our Team. Matt, a Fairfield County local, graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers University School…
More Power Shifts to the Executive Branch: Federal Court Finds Administrative Law Judge Job Protections Unconstitutional
Published by the Connecticut Business and Industry AssociationThe U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in VHS Acquisition Subsidiary No. 7 v. NLRB significantly shifts the balance of power…
Gender Pay Gap Slightly Widening in 2026: What Employers Should Know
Recent data shows the gender pay gap in the United States widened slightly in 2026, an outcome that should concern employers not only from a workforce management perspective, but also…
New York City Considers Raising Minimum Wage to $30 Per Hour
The New York City council is considering a proposal to raise the City’s minimum wage to $30 per hour, a proposal Mayor Zohran Mamdani supported during his mayoral campaign. The…