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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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Flu season looms in the shadow of COVID-19. Have you gotten your flu shot?

Guest Blog by ConnectiCare The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shined a light on this fact: healthier people are often better able to battle disease. This year, more than ever, doctors say you should get a flu shot between now and…

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Maximizing Your Network: Steps to Improve Your Business Relationships

Guest Author: Rob Thomas “What are you selling me today?” That question, posed by a professional contact and dear friend, literally stopped me in my tracks. How do you answer THAT?!?! Following the track of “traditional sales” was leading to…

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Governor Lamont and Public Health Commissioner Gifford Express Concern Over...

Originally published as a new release on ct.gov photo: A gathering of a significant number of young adults seen recently in Stony Creek. (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Public Health (DPH) Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre S. Gifford…

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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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Employers Guide to Engaging the Upcoming STEM Workforce

Guest post from Ashley Pereira, Career In STEM It is no secret that school (and life as we know it!) has dramatically changed in recent months. Yet something has remained the same amidst the chaos: tremendous workforce demands, particularly in…

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COVID Return to Work: 2 Minute HR Videos & Sample Templates

Blog courtesy of  Planning to return to the workplace can be overwhelming for your employees. Morin Associates’ partnership with ThinkHR enables you to provide a variety of useful HR resources to your employees. Please see the below list of resources…

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Loan Forgiveness Guidance on PPP Loans

Guest blog by Chelsea Groton Bank If your business or organization has been the recipient of a SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan through Chelsea Groton Bank, or another participating lending institution, you may qualify to have the loan forgiven…

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6 Ways to Support Small Businesses during COVID-19

Guest blog by ConnectiCare Small businesses are being hit hard by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Restaurants, retail stores, small manufacturers, and entertainment and hospitality venues are some of the businesses that have had to close or curtail activity. Here are…

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