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On August 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Deloitte LLP and its affiliated entities agreed to pay the United States $21.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated…
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Companies across industries are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (“AI”) for hiring, performance evaluation, and workforce decisions. At the same time, the legal risks of using these tools are mounting. Last month, Meta…
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The federal government recently took two related steps, indicating a shift in its approach to employment discrimination under Title VII: First , on June 9, 2026, the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Office…
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Lisa A. Zaccardelli and Julianna Malogolowkin, attorneys in the firm’s Labor & Employment Group, were featured in Hartford Business Journal’s Expert’s Corner, where they outlined what Connecticut employers need to know about…
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On May 15, 2026, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a technical amendment formally rescinding the 2024 final rule that raised the salary thresholds for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards…
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The integration of AI into employment decision-making offers substantial benefits in efficiency and scale, but a robotic application of this powerful new tool introduces significant legal risks. On May 1, 2026, Connecticut…
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Connecticut employers, take note: sweeping workforce legislation was signed by Governor Ned Lamont on May 11, 2026, and the compliance clock is ticking. On April 29, 2026, the Connecticut House of Representatives…
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On April 22, 2026, the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“DOL”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking that aims to revise the DOL’s analysis for assessing joint employer…
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On April 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) agreed to pay approximately $17.1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims…
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This year has seen a continuation of a broader trend of substantial jury awards in workplace discrimination and retaliation cases. For example, in January 2026, a jury in the U.S. District Court…
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2025 brought seismic shifts in the cyber, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and privacy landscape, marked by an explosion of AI-powered cybercrime and intensifying regulatory enforcement, targeting compliance with data security, privacy, and consumer…
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The start of a new year is an excellent time for employers to review their policies, procedures, and agreements to ensure they are aware of and comply with laws taking effect in…
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Beginning on January 1, 2026, New Hampshire employers with at least 20 employees are required by law to provide employees with up to 25 hours of unpaid leave to attend postpartum and…
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Florida recently enacted the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act (“The CHOICE Act” or “Act”), which brings significant changes to the manner in which the state approaches and…
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On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision holding that “reverse discrimination” claims are not subject to a heightened standard of proof. This decision clarifies the legal standard…
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On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued his executive order, Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy (“EO”). The EO’s stated purpose is “to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability in all contexts…
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With every change in administration, organizations and individuals face changes in the types of conduct the federal government focuses on in its investigations, enforcement, and criminal prosecutions. Hinckley Allen is monitoring the…
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On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released two “technical assistance documents” for the purpose of “educating the public about unlawful…
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The Trump Administration’s first two months have been marked by a flurry of actions impacting federal grant recipients, federal contractors, and academic and scientific researchers. These unprecedented measures, including executive orders (“EO”),…
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Update as of 3/18/2025: On March 14, the stay was lifted. Read more here. Update as of 3/4/2025: On March 3, the Court denied the Defendants’ motion to stay the injunction pending …
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The expanded CT Paid Sick Leave requirements were signed into law on May 21, 2024, and were effective January 1, 2025. Since that time, the CT Department of Labor (“DOL”) published, and…
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We previously notified New York State employers of an amendment to the paid sick leave law for prenatal care. The law went into effect January 1, 2025. All employers need to ensure…
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Laura B. Angelini, Damien C. Powell, and Julianna Malogolowkin share recent insights with Law360 on the need for attorneys to understand the changing AI legal landscape. The artificial intelligence revolution is well…
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The Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) revolution is well underway, and recent litigation highlights the need for well-crafted and comprehensive AI policies. In late September 2024, a family in Hingham, Massachusetts sued the Town…
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B. Stephanie Siegmann, chair of the International Trade & National Security Group and co-chair of the Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Group, and Julianna Malogolowkin share recent insights with Law360 on how …
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Update as of May 8, 2024 Federal Trade Commission’s Final Rule on Non-Compete Clauses Scheduled to Go into Effect in September In the article below we informed you that the Federal Trade…
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Recent legislative developments at both the federal and state levels have extended workplace protections for pregnant individuals and new parents. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a final regulation clarifying the…
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In a recent decision that affects employers in the Connecticut restaurant industry, the Appellate Court of Connecticut ruled that a state regulation governing the manner in which employers should record their employees’…
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Employers should take heed of two recent cases concerning Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). First, on June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States…
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For decades, the regulation of non-compete agreements was left up to individual states, which were free to develop their own laws governing their use. Recently, however, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has…
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On May 18, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published a technical guidance document (“EEOC’s Guidance”) regarding the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in employers’ selection procedures at all stages,…
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This article was featured in the March 2023 edition of the Utility Contractors Association of New England, Inc.’s Construction Outlook . On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”)…
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This article was featured in the January 2023 edition of the Utility Contractors Association of New England, Inc.’s Construction Outlook . As many of you are aware, the National Labor Relations Board…
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Yesterday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new poster entitled “Know Your Rights,” which replaces a previous “EEO is the Law” poster. The new poster is accessible here. Under…
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Last week Massachusetts joined a growing list of states, including Connecticut and New York that have laws prohibiting discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyles in the workplace, schools, and places of…
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With the recent legalization of marijuana in Connecticut and Rhode Island, there are several things that employers must be aware of to protect their employees, maintain a safe work environment, and comply…
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Just a few days after issuing its long awaited emergency temporary standard (ETS), OSHA announced that it is “suspending activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the ETS pending future developments…
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Almost two months after the initial announcement in President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan, on November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) regarding vaccination…
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The Government’s increased scrutiny on potential foreign influence on U.S. based research remains in full force. While the federal government continues to prosecute individual scientists alleged to have received – and not…
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On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a broad COVID-19 Action Plan entitled “Path out of the Pandemic.” Among other items, the Action Plan included two Executive Orders requiring most federal government…
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Two bills were recently signed into law by Governor Ned Lamont that impact Connecticut employers. Here’s what you need to know: The Cannabis Act essentially legalizes the recreational use of marijuana in…
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On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Plan”). The historic $1.9 trillion bill contains several provisions of note for employers. Extension of…
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While making sure to adhere to each state’s required tasks for reopening, employers must not forget to comply with discrimination laws and OSHA and EEOC guidance. Recent guidance and court decisions make…
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On May 18, 2020, Governor Baker released a Reopening Massachusetts Report along with an executive order implementing a four-phased reopening plan. Each phase will last a minimum of three weeks and could…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added six new symptoms to its existing list of symptoms for COVID-19 yesterday. Employers need to be aware of these new symptoms and update…
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Preparing for Returns to Work and Workplace Reopenings: Considerations for Employers On April 16, 2020, President Trump announced the “Opening Up America Again” plan, the three-phased plan for state and local authorities…
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On Thursday, April 9, 2020, the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) published interim guidance on safety practices for critical infrastructure workers who may have been exposed to a person with suspected or…
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The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (“Department”) published a Q&A document on the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Through its guidance documents, the Department is providing…
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On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) as part of a $2 trillion stimulus package. The CARES Act contains…
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Yesterday the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“Department”) announced its first round of published guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) which takes effect April 1,…
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On March 25, 2020 the DOL's Wage and Hour Division issued it's first round of guidance. Read about it here. On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the “Families…
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On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“Department” or “DOL”) issued four opinion letters addressing a range of compensation and timekeeping issues under the Fair Labor…
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This week, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released a final rule that changes the criteria for classifying independent contractors under federal law. We first wrote about the rule change back in October…
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On January 21, 2025, President Trump advanced his pledge to “take action to abolish all discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs “throughout the government and the private sector” by issuing the…
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On August 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) published three final rules that significantly change affirmative action reporting requirements for federal contractors and…
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On March 14, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit granted the government’s request to stay a Maryland federal judge’s nationwide preliminary injunction that temporarily stopped three key provisions…
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