Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family Medical Leave...more
7/15/2025
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Connecticut ,
Educational Institutions ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
New Legislation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
School Policies ,
State Labor Laws ,
Teachers
On February 21, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued a preliminary injunction that significantly impacts two of President Trump’s executive orders targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)...more
3/3/2025
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Executive Orders ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Fifth Amendment ,
First Amendment ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Trump Administration
Can a teacher put a sticker on their laptop expressing support for a political candidate? What about an employee attending a pro-life rally or using their personal social media account to express opinions about global...more
In our complimentary four-part webinar series, Shipman's labor and employment attorneys will guide private-sector employers through some of the most pressing legal challenges in the modern workplace.
From neurodiversity...more
9/18/2024
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Continuing Legal Education ,
Data Privacy ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Performance Reviews ,
Privacy Laws ,
Private Sector ,
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A federal court in Texas yesterday issued a permanent nationwide injunction barring the Federal Trade Commission’s Non-Compete Agreement Ban from going into effect. As a practical matter, and barring an unlikely reversal...more