Guest blog by Attorney Kristi D. Kelly, Director, Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law In this article: How does the Paid Leave program work? Why is January 1 important? How much will employees pay? What should I tell my employees? Happy New Year! …
Guest Blog: Reid & Riege, P.C. Background Connecticut has passed into law Bill No. 7001, which authorizes a sunset to the Connecticut Transfer Act, effective upon the issuance of new regulations implementing a new spill reporting law. It still will…
On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by the freshly minted citizens of a newly formed nation. Now celebrated as Citizenship Day, it’s a perfect day to reflect on what it means to be an American citizen to…
Guest blog by Kristi Kelly, Suisman Shapiro Having a female lawyer can provide a level of personal comfort for some clients. Similar to seeking a female doctor, prospective clients routinely consider gender when seeking a lawyer’s legal advice and advocacy. I…
Guest blog by The Human Resource Consortium, LLC The Department of Labor issued new prototype FMLA Notices and Certification Forms on July 16, 2020 after receiving “substantial public input.” Some of the forms were entirely reorganized and revamped, while others…
On July 7, the Chamber hosted Waterford First Selectman Rob Brule and East Lyme State Representative Holly Cheeseman for a teleconference. The elected officials provided updates on the town’s responses to COVID, including action to support small businesses impacted by the crisis….
On June 30, the Chamber hosted a zoom call with Town of Groton Mayor Patrice Granatosky and Paige Bronk, AICP, Economic and Community Development Manager. Mayor Granatosky commented on the strength of cornerstone businesses that position Groton well in the a…
On June 9, the Chamber welcomed Mayor Michael Passero, Felix Reyes, Director of Economic Development & Planning, and Patrick Green, President and CEO of L+M Hospital for a “Town Hall” update from New London. The program was sponsored by Charter Oak…
Press Release from the Office of Governor Ned Lamont Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has released documents detailing specific rules that eligible businesses falling under phase 1 of Connecticut’s reopening plans must follow amid the ongoing COVID-19…
Our focus on community right now feels very immediate. We have to take care of each other’s health and basic needs right now. Let’s be sure that focus on community includes keeping an eye on the future, and very importantly…