Connecticut has added mortgage brokers, lenders, and servicing companies to the list of “financial institutions” exempted under the state’s existing law limiting credit checks for purposes of employment. The amendment, which took effect on October 1, allows these institutions to inquire into and otherwise consider an applicant’s or employee’s credit history in hiring and
Connecticut Expands Restrictions on Employer Use of Criminal Records
A new Connecticut law taking effect October 1 amends the state’s existing statute regulating employer use of criminal records in hiring and personnel decisions. The amendment specifically prohibits employers from denying employment to a prospective employee solely because the employee had a prior conviction for which he received a “certificate of rehabilitation.” Along these lines,
Connecticut Amends Paid Sick Leave Law
Connecticut Governor Daniel Malloy recently signed Public Act No. 14-128 to amend the state’s Paid Sick Leave law. Under the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave law, which took effect January 1, 2012, an eligible “service worker” is entitled to accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every forty hours worked, up to a maximum of
Connecticut Moves Toward Highest Minimum Wage of Any State in the Country
On March 27, 2014, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed a law that is poised to make Connecticut’s minimum wage the highest of any state in the nation by 2017. Employers should read this alert to ensure compliance with the new minimum wage rates once they take effect.