New York’s New Personnel Records Law: What Employers Need to Know
By: Robert G. Brody and Matthew G. ChiotaOn September 9, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S3460. The legislation gives current and former public and private…
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Connecticut’s paid sick leave law is expanding again: what newly covered employers need to know before january 2027
Connecticut’s paid sick leave law is about to reach its final, and broadest, phase of expansion. Beginning January 1, 2027, Connecticut employers with just one employee will be required to…
Smart Glasses, Complicated Questions: Navigating AI, Privacy, and the ADA
Smart glasses are quickly moving beyond novelty and into the workplace. These wearable devices essentially put a computer into the frame of a pair of glasses, allowing users to access…
Full-Time Remote Work as an ADA Accommodation: New Guidance for Employers
As employers continue to implement return-to-office policies and because remote work has become so commonplace, employers are continuously facing requests from employees to work remotely as a disability accommodation. The…
Chicago Issues Final Rules Clarifying Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection ("BACP") issued final rules (the “Rules”) implementing the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance (the “Ordinance”). Published…
Hostile Work Environment Claims Based on Sexual Orientation May Be Broader Than You Think
A recent federal appellate decision reminds us that employers must take all complaints of workplace harassment seriously, even when the conduct may not include explicit references to an employee’s protected…
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.…
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