Suit averted. https://bit.ly/364fWuN
Attorney Michelle Laubin is quoted in a September 18, 2020 article by Luke Broadwater and Erica L. Green of The New York Times, regarding federal funding being threatened over transgender athlete policy. Read more at: https://nyti.ms/3c9i5Xa
On Tuesday, October 27, Attorney Michelle Laubin will discuss Special Education issues as part of The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) fall series of virtual workshops covering legal issues facing educators. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3hpJzIW.
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the CHRO has issued an extension of the deadline for employers to provide Sexual Harassment Prevention Training until January 1, 2021. https://bit.ly/3mv476u
Attorney Alfred P. Bruno successfully argued the overturn of the State of CT Board of Firearms Permit Examiners’ (BFPE) decision to grant a pistol permit to an applicant with a prior criminal history, and who held a medical marijuana card. In his appeal of BFPE’s decision, Attorney Bruno argued that the BFPE’s decision directly conflicted with federal law prohibiting any person who uses or is addicted to marijuana from owning, possessing, or buying a firearm or ammunition. https://bit.ly/3gX4gfl
Misclassifying workers as independent contractors can be an expensive mistake. Attorney Paula Anthony will review the basic laws applicable to the employee-contractor determination and propose an analysis/compliance strategy at the CBIA Wage & Hour Conference on September 15. For more information: https://bit.ly/32Or4Zr
On October 13, join Attorney Paula Anthony and Robin Imbrogno, President of The Human Resource Consulting Group, LLC, for a virtual review on employers' obligations with Paid Family Medical Leave in Connecticut. Register for this complimentary seminar at https://bit.ly/3lrieZx
Eileen Lavigne Flug has been honored by the Connecticut Law Tribune as a "Game Changer" for affecting public policy to assist victims of domestic violence. View the award at 27:17 on the virtual broadcast at https://bit.ly/3cQJ75K. Awesome work, Eileen ... congratulations! #connecticutlegalawards
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New Haven to avoid $3 million penalty for supporting trans athletes
Congrats to Ira W. Bloom, Richard J. Buturla, Mario F. Coppola, Floyd J. Dugas, Christopher M. Hodgson, Warren L. Holcomb, Bryan L. LeClerc and Rebecca Goldberg who were named to 2020 Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers®. Each year, no more than five percent of attorneys in Connecticut are selected to receive this honor. https://bit.ly/3k0Cbpw
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the CHRO has issued a second extension of the deadline for employers to provide Sexual Harassment Prevention Training until February 9, 2021. https://bit.ly/2KwGlIR
Attorney Paul Testa recently joined Berchem Moses PC as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Labor & Employment Law department. He has practiced labor and employment law in Connecticut since 2007. Welcome, Paul!
Effectively immediately, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 9L, which reissues all current unexpired executive orders – effectively extending them to February 21, 2021, unless earlier modified or terminated. https://bit.ly/32t60IQ
The Buturla family has a long history of law enforcement encompassing three generations of devoted public service. Captain Joseph Buturla, along with three other officers, were honored for 40 years of service to the Town of Stratford and the Stratford Police Department. https://bit.ly/2HSwfkL
Our offices are closed today due to the winter storm, however, our attorneys and staff are available to assist clients remotely.
May An Employer Mandate That Employees Be Vaccinated against COVID As A Condition of Employment? In a non-union context, the answer is “yes” based upon guidance from the EEOC, at least in the sense that it will not violate the ADA or GINA. http://bit.ly/3oRtAIm
The EEOC has proposed new rules addressing the incentives employers may lawfully offer to their employees to encourage participation in wellness programs. http://bit.ly/2LqhMOL
DOL Ceases Enforcement of Executive Order Banning Diversity Training: Click here to read more: http://bit.ly/3hX27T1
DOL has updated its FFCRA guidance. Read the article by Attorney Paula Anthony here: http://bit.ly/3oiCqyx
It is with great pride that we announce the promotion of Christine Sullivan to Senior Partner at Berchem Moses PC. http://bit.ly/2KMWkTK
