This article was co-authored by Labor + Employment group lawyer, Christopher Costain.
Workplace issues can arise quickly and take many forms, from complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and bullying to policy and compliance violations related to workplace safety or other employee misconduct. In the post-#MeToo era, it is critically important for employers to be…
A recent Hartford Business Journal article examined growing acquisition activity among aerospace and advanced manufacturing suppliers, including efforts to bring family-owned machine shops together under common ownership as manufacturers respond to increased demand and evolving supply chain needs.
When asked about the trend, I noted that while buyers remain active, many business owners are evaluating…
This article was co-authored by Labor + Employment group lawyer, Christopher Costain.
On May 29, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law comprehensive online safety legislation with significant impacts for employers, which takes effect on October 1, 2026. The law follows in the footsteps of similar legislation enacted recently around the country which creates…
This article was co-authored by Labor + Employment group lawyer, Christopher Costain.
In March 2026, a Connecticut bill was signed into law which sets new compliance standards for large warehouse employers that use production quotas and related metrics in assessing worker performance. Once the law goes into effect on July 1, 2026, Connecticut will become…
This post was co-authored by Government Enforcement + White-Collar Defense Team lawyers Seth B. Orkand and Danielle H. Tangorre and Litigation group lawyer Mallori D. Thompson. This post was originally published as a Legal Update.
On April 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nearly $17.1 million settlement with IBM to…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain.
While employers are typically aware of their obligations to engage in the interactive process in response to reasonable accommodation requests due to disability under federal and state law, employers may not be aware of one specific accommodation request that may be on…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain.
Flu season, which extends into spring, can be a particularly long season for manufacturers, especially when their workforces and workplaces are significantly impacted by the illness. Below are reminders for manufacturers about the various legal implications related to the flu and its…
Welcome to the last of our three posts with our look ahead to 2026—the environmental edition. If you follow this blog, you have probably sensed a trend: environmental regulation rarely moves in a straight line. This coming year will be no different. Below is a more detailed look at three areas we will be watching…
In late 2012, we created the Manufacturing Law Blog with the goal of providing our manufacturing clients with a holistic approach to the unique issues they face in their global operations.
Starting in 2016, we began a tradition of dedicating our first three posts of the year to a yearly outlook from different vantage points.…
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment Group lawyer Christopher Costain.
As we look ahead to 2026, several significant employment law developments and trends are on the horizon, especially with regard to local and state laws. Below are a few key issues likely to impact manufacturers in 2026:
Regulation of the Use of…
