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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;…
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…