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Category Archives: Litigation
Oct
31
2023
The Connecticut Legislature recently passed two Public Acts that will have significant impact on the employment relationship. The following is a summary of both Acts for your consideration.
Public Act 21-30 takes effect this month and requir ... Continue Reading »
Feb
10
2023
On October 1, 2022, the Connecticut Legislature amended Connecticut’s Fair Employment Practices Act (“CFEPA”) to apply to all employers with one or more employees, and to prohibit employment discrimination against domestic violence ... Continue Reading »
Jan
09
2023
In 2016, the Connecticut Legislature enacted Public Act 16-29, titled “An Act Creating the Connecticut Retirement Security Program (“the Act”). The Act created the Connecticut Retirement Security Authority (“CRSA”), the ... Continue Reading »
Feb
23
2022
Subpoenas: What to Know if You've Been Served
By Attorney Michael Kopsick / In Litigation
Most of the cases I have been involved with over the last 30 years involve a “subpoena." The very idea of being subpoenaed makes many people weak in the knees. However, knowing what a subpoena is, what it can and cannot do, and what rights ... Continue Reading »
Jul
09
2021
Changes in CT’s Data Breach Laws, Cybersecurity Incentives for Businesses, and What You Need to Know About Insurance Coverage and Cybercrime
By Attorney Michael Kopsick / In Litigation
Cybersecurity breaches and computer crimes against our government and large businesses have made national news headlines for several years. In 2010, cyberattacks were listed for the first time as a top ten threat to global businesses. By 2020, it was ... Continue Reading »
Jul
02
2021
Legalization of Marijuana Creates Issues for Employers
By Attorney Michael Kopsick / In Litigation
On June 22, 2021, Governor Lamont signed into law a bill legalizing recreational marijuana in the state of Connecticut. This law creates a whole new set of rules for employers, most of which will not go into effect until July 1, 2022.
In essence, ... Continue Reading »
Jun
24
2021
Connecticut Passes Law Requiring Employers to Disclose Wage Ranges to Both Applicants and Employees
By Attorney Michael Kopsick / In Litigation
On June 7, 2021, Governor Lamont signed a bill requiring employers to disclose salary ranges for positions to both applicants and employees. The law also expands Connecticut’s prohibition on gender-based pay discrimination to now require equal ... Continue Reading »
Mar
19
2021
Employee Handbooks: Benefits and Risks
By Attorney Michael Kopsick / In Litigation
It has become a common practice for employers to regularly distribute an "employee handbook” or "employment manual" (hereinafter "handbook”). Handbooks typically summarize compensation plans and insurance coverage; set ... Continue Reading »
Dec
29
2020
Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Different Path to Conflict Resolution
By Attorney Michael Kopsick / In Litigation
COVID-19 has changed virtually every aspect of our lives, including access to the court system. Court dockets have ground to a halt, there are no jury trials for the foreseeable future, and your right to confront a witness is often confined to a vide ... Continue Reading »
Aug
11
2020
Workers' Compensation Benefits & COVID-19: CT Executive Order 7JJJ
By KKC Litigation Attorneys / In Litigation
On July 24, 2020, Connecticut’s Governor Lamont issued Executive Order No. 7JJJ regarding the processing of COVID-19-related workers' compensation cases. The Executive Order creates a rebuttable presumption that an employee who su ... Continue Reading »
May
09
2019
Should You Fight That Traffic Ticket? Yes!
By Attorney Matthew Willis / In Litigation
According to Esurance, Connecticut is one of the top ten states where you're most likely to get a driving citation. Many drivers simply pay their traffic ticket without question, thinking it's just a one time fine, usually just a fe ... Continue Reading »