HR News & Trends

While employees themselves have many different classifications, the most notable being overtime-exempt versus non-exempt, before you can even begin to think about such things you need to ensure that they …

Connecticut has been a state at the forefront of sexual harassment prevention since 1992 with the passing of the Human Rights and Opportunity Act. This law, among other things, required …

Keeping employees happy and engaged is a crucial initiative for many organizations. High turnover rates, low employee morale, and burnout are common issues that can seriously impact productivity and slow …

In today’s job market, building and maintaining your workforce is more challenging than ever. A competitive employee benefits package is one of the key factors that can make or break …

The Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Act, initially put into law in 2011, required employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave each …

In this article, we'll discuss the federal and state unemployment tax rate for Connecticut employers in 2025. Employers should also familiarize themselves with the other 2024 federal and state labor …

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, child labor standards, and more. The FLSA serves as a fundamental labor law, …

Ensuring compliance with employment regulations is crucial when it comes to new hire reporting. The I-9 Employment Verification form is a crucial part of this process for confirming the employees’ …

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has been signed into law as part of the comprehensive Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. This Act aims to provide additional protection to pregnant …

In today's ever-evolving economic landscape, organizations are focused on reallocating their resources toward revenue-generating functions while shedding unnecessary costs. Companies are prioritizing improving productivity by optimizing processes, workflows, and structures …