Archive of State Workplace Law News from CT 

Conn.: State Considers Social Media, Parental School-Engagement Bills Conn.: City Liable for Terminating Injured Worker Conn.: State Leave Act Applies to Businesses with 75 Employees in State Conn.: No Action for Perceived Disability Discrimination Connecticut Legalizes Medical Marijuana Conn. High Court OKs Damages for Sexual Orientation Harassment Connecticut Trial Court’s Review of Unemployment Board’s Fact Findings Is Limited States Considering Bills Barring Bias Against Unemployed Applicants Caretaking Leave for Gay Partners Is Protected by Some State Laws Federal Gridlock Puts Focus on New State Legislation Ct. Court Finds Knowledge of Hypertension Diagnosis Starts Benefits Filing Period U.S. Department of Labor Targets Connecticut and Rhode Island Construction Industry Employers Connecticut’s Limit on Background Checks Goes into Effect New Law Requires Connecticut Health Care Employers to Protect Employees from Workplace Violence New Connecticut Law Restricts Use of Credit Reports in Employment Decisions More...