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Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

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! …

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Changes to the Connecticut Transfer Act

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…

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Welcoming Contributions of New Americans on Citizenship Day

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…

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I Am Me: The Feminine Side of Lawyering

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…

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U.S. Department Issues Revised FMLA Notices and Certification Forms

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…

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COVID-19

Town Hall Updates: Waterford and East Lyme

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….

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COVID-19

Town of Groton Shares Updates and COVID Response

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…

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COVID-19

Town Hall Updates Begin with New London

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…

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COVID-19

Governor Lamont Releases Rules for Businesses Under First Phase of...

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…

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Census Essential for CT’s Future

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…

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