HR News & Trends

This is the latest Connecticut marijuana legalization update, as produced by the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA). Below is a summary of S.B. 1201 that was signed into law …

In January of 2019, Connecticut implemented legislation that prohibited employers from inquiring about an applicant’s prior salary history. Now, there's new pay equity legislation in the state requiring disclosure of …

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) into law. The highly controversial $1.9 trillion stimulus plan includes a number of provisions that …

This blog was first published on Employer Pass on February 5th, 2021. Employers processing payroll in Connecticut starts like payroll is most other states with determining employee pay, hours worked, …

Businesses looking to expand in or relocate to Connecticut will see benefits and tax rebates from the new JobsCT Rebate Program. On February 10th, Governor Lamont proposed a new hiring incentive …

On February 22nd, Governor Lamont directs Department of Public Health and Vaccine Providers to prioritize high-risk communities. In an effort to ensure that CT continues taking the most equitable and …

Employee wellness has always been an important part of maintaining a strong and reliable workforce. Now more than ever the benefit of promoting wellness at work offers employees the opportunity …

The second wave of COVID-19 is here and Connecticut’s HR world has reacted for employers across the state by updating policies and procedures to keep businesses up-to-date and in compliance …

On June 25, 2019, the State of Connecticut passed legislation to create the Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave insurance program with the signing of Connecticut Public Act 19-25 and …

COVID-19 and the resulting pandemic has substantially impacted organizations. As the country embraces for the impact of a second wave, it will continue to change the way we work. Even …