This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher A. Costain.
As most manufacturers know, the Connecticut Legislature passed significant amendments to the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave (PSL) law, which are set to go into effect on January 1, 2025, and pertains to employers with 25 or more employees. Just in time,…
As the Biden-Harris administration draws to a close, EPA has issued its third annual report touting the progress made under the PFAS Strategic Roadmap.
In the report, EPA notes the major legal, technical, and policy developments it has enacted since the PFAS Strategic Roadmap was adopted in 2021. Those developments include the following:
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This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard.
Last week, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated and set aside the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule raising the minimum salary threshold for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) white-collar overtime exemption.…
What are you hearing? What do the “multiples” look like in my [insert sub-industry] in manufacturing?
These are two common questions that I get asked a lot by owners and executives at manufacturing companies. Granted, we are involved in many M&A transactions – particularly in the lower middle market. We represent buyers and sellers, and…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard.
There is no greater Halloween horror for employers than a workplace celebration that creates legal risks such as inappropriate costumes or safety hazards, among other issues. Thus, there are many considerations when planning an office celebration for this spooky holiday. If…
This week’s post was co-authored with Kathryn M. Rattigan, David E. Carney and Edward J. Heath. We are members of Robinson+Cole’s Manufacturing Industry Team and regularly counsel clients on trade compliance, anti-corruption compliance, and other corporate compliance issues.
The recent enforcement activities of the newest federal strike force serve as a warning to U.S.…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard.
As the seasons change, so do manufacturers’ priorities. Fall is typically one of the busiest hiring periods of the calendar year, so many manufacturers are likely bracing themselves for this challenge. That said, there were several significant labor and employment updates…
Below is an excerpt of a legal update authored by Robinson+Cole’s Trevor Bradley, Ian Clarke-Fisher, and Stephen Aronson.
On August 20, 2024, in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs and set aside the Federal…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can greatly benefit manufacturers in the workplace. That said, it should be handled with care. States across the country are attempting to regulate the use of AI in various contexts, from political campaigns to social media, and the…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Jessica Pinto.
With the 2024 election fast approaching, and political news exploding, manufacturers are asking an important question: What is the role of political bobbleheads, pins, stickers, and discussions in the workplace?
While public employers (i.e., government employers) are generally restricted from infringing upon…
