How Can Employers Legally Monitor Remote Employee Productivity?
Employers can legally monitor employees' conduct in several ways, but there are limits. Monitoring practices must comply with state and federal employment laws, privacy protections, and wage-and-hour regulations. Understanding what monitoring methods are lawful, transparent, and appropriate is critical for employers—and equally important for employees who want to understand their rights.
Can a Single Incident Create a Hostile Work Environment?
Yes, a single incident can create a hostile work environment under Connecticut and federal law, but only in limited situations. While most claims involve repeated conduct over time, courts may find that a single event is sufficient when the behavior is especially serious. Whether an isolated incident crosses the legal threshold depends...
When Should a Connecticut Employer Seek Employment Law Counseling?
Employers who take preventative measures to ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws often avoid employment claims and minimize legal risks. Seeking employment law counseling ensures employers understand compliance issues and develop policies and procedures regarding all aspects of employer-employee relations. Our Fairfield County employment law attorneys offer guidance on...
Responding to EEOC & CHRO Claims
The state and federal governments have agencies such as the EEOC and CHRO that enforce employment and labor laws. These agencies can take regulatory action against employers found to have violated the law through discrimination, workplace harassment, or retaliation. As a result, businesses should learn how to respond to EEOC and...
Why Should I Hire an Attorney for Guidance on Compliance with Employment Laws?
Complying with employment laws can be challenging for any business. With regulations constantly changing and compliance costs a pressing concern, having informed guidance is essential. Let’s look at why working with an experienced employment lawyer is a wise choice.
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What is a Personnel File and Why Should You Care?
“Personnel file” may conjure up the image of a manilla folder in a dusty file cabinet, or a seldom accessed digital file, where an application form, some tax withholding authorizations and benefit designations molder away. In some organizations, this may well still be considered “the personnel file,” but it is almost certainly...