"Addressing COVID-Related Staffing Shortages: Strategies to Recruit and Retain Employees," co-presented by
Sapna K. Jain and
Yelena Greenberg, presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association (5/10/2023)
"Ethics in HR: How to Successfully Navigate Tricky Issues," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, hosted by the Human Resource Leadership Association of Eastern Connecticut (4/27/2023)
"Workplace Challenges and Opportunities Around Mental Health," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, as part of the the Tri-State SHRM Conference (4/24/2023)
"Ethical Pitfalls from an Employment Law Perspective," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, as part of the Tri-State SHRM Conference (4/24/2023)
"Are College Athletes Students or Employees? A Review of the Developing Legal Landscape Surrounding the “Student-Athlete” Debate," co-presented by
Kathleen E. Dion and
Natale V. DiNatale (3/3/2023)
"Are College Athletes Employees?" presented by
Natale V. DiNatale, presented by the Connecticut Valley LERA (Labor and Employment Relations Association) (2/24/2023)
"Key Preparation for 2023: A Roundup of Critical New York State Labor and Employment Legislation from 2022" co-authored by Kayla N. West,
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson (1/13/2023)
"FTC Proposes Rule Prohibiting Employee Noncompete Agreements and Broadly-Worded Non-Disclosure Agreements" co-authored by
Janet Kljyan,
Ian T. Clarke-Fisher and
Stephen W. Aronson (1/6/23)
"New York State Adopts Salary Disclosure for September 2023" co-authored by
Natale V. DiNatale and Kayla N. West (12/22/22)
"2022 Labor and Employment Tri-State Legislative Update: CT, MA, and RI" co-authored by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson,
Abby M. Warren,
Sapna K. Jain and Kayla N. West (11/1/22)
"Important Considerations for Connecticut Employers in Anticipation of Election Day" co-authored by Kayla N. West,
Sapna K. Jain,
Natale V. DiNatale and
Stephen W. Aronson (10/25/2022)
"Sexual Harassment and Gender-Bias Discrimination in the Workplace: spotlight on the current environment and effects of
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health," presented by
Rachel V. Kushel, presented during a membership meeting of the Central Connecticut Paralegal Association (CCPA) (10/20/2022)
"Making the transition to pay transparency: The legal perspective on how to share pay ranges and what to prepare for pay communications," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, at Compference 2022, hosted by Payscale (10/20/2022)
"Grab a Front Row Seat for a C-Suite Investigation," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, in a General Session at the 2022 Association of Workplace Investigators Annual Conference (10/13/2022)
"Report Writing Module," presented by
Abby M. Warren, as part of the Association of Workplace Investigators’ "Public Sector Investigations" Virtual Seminar Series (9/27/2022)
"Union Organizing Is on the Rise: What Does it Mean, Why Does it Happen & What Steps Can You Take?" co-presented by
Natale V. DiNatale,
Abby M. Warren and Emily A. Zaklukiewicz, for members of the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance (9/16/2022)
"Multi-State Employee Recruitment, A Pandemic Win? – Top 7 Questions Employers Ask About Remote Employees," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson,
Abby M. Warren and Kayla N. West, an R+C-hosted webinar (9/6/2022)
"Governance Dashboards: A Simple, But Mighty Tool," authored by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, published in
The Steward, the newsletter for nonprofit clients published by Fiducient Advisors (8/19/2022)
"Unions Are Adding Some Heat in the Kitchen for Food & Beverage Employers" co-authored by
Natale V. DiNatale and Kayla N. West (6/21/2022)
"Best Practices in Governance & Administration for Nonprofits," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, a panel discussion as part of the 2022 Fiducient Advisors Investor Conference (6/17/2022)
"Union Organizing Is Rising Significantly: Are Your Supervisors Ready?" co-presented by
Abby M. Warren, Emily A. Zaklukiewicz and
Natale V. DiNatale, a Robinson+Cole-hosted webinar (6/14/2022)
"Workplace Investigations: Getting Trained to Get it Right," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, hosted by the Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut (5/24/2022)
"Ethics as an HR Leader: Fostering an Ethical and Compliance-Focused Culture," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, as part of the Tri-State SHRM Conference, a collaboration among the Society of Human Resource Management State Councils of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island (4/26/2022)
"Recreational and Medical Marijuana at Work: CT, MA and R," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren and
Rachel V. Kushel, as part of the three-day Tri-State SHRM Conference, a collaboration among the Society of Human Resource Management State Councils of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island (4/25/2022)
"Virtual Roundtable: An Exploration of Implicit Bias in Employment Law," presented by
Abby M. Warren, presented by the James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation (3/28/2022)
"No Secrets in NYC and Beyond! What Employers Need to Know About U.S. Wage Disclosure Laws," co-presented by
Natale V. DiNatale,
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson (3/11/2022)
"Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements and Class Action Waivers Now Invalid and Unenforceable for Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Claims" co-authored by Kayla N. West,
Natale V. DiNatale and
Stephen W. Aronson (3/7/2022)
"Who’s calling the shots? A look at the current status of COVID-19 vaccine mandates," co-authored by Kayla N. West,
Jonathan H. Schaefer and
Abby M. Warren, published in Industrial Safety & Hygiene News Magazine (2/16/2022)
"Are Undergraduate Students Also Employees? New NLRB General Counsel Open the Door to Work-Study Students and College Athletes Joining Labor Unions," presented by
Natale V. DiNatale, a Robinson+Cole-hosted Education Roundtable (1/27/2022)
"Safety Roundtable - Employer COVID Rules: How to Keep Up and What Comes Next," co-presented by
Natale V. DiNatale,
Jonathan H. Schaefer and
Rachel V. Kushel, sponsored by the Connecticut Construction Industries Association's Safety Committee (1/11/2022)
"New Year, New Challenge: Commercial Construction Tackles COVID in 2022," presented by
Abby M. Warren, a moderated panel discussion sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of MA (1/7/2022)
"As the Ball Drops: Key HR Considerations, including Connecticut’s New Employment Laws and a Special Update on I-9 Compliance for Remote Workplaces," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson,
Lauren M. Sigg,
Rachel V. Kushel and
Abby M. Warren, an R+C-hosted webinar (12/13/2021)
"Getting Into the Weeds of Connecticut’s New Marijuana Law and Its Impact on the Workplace," co-authored by Kayla N. West,
Abby M. Warren and
Natale V. DiNatale, published in the Winter 2021 edition of the CCIA’s online magazine, Connstruction. (12/1/2021)
"NLRB's General Counsel Seeks to Allow Athletes to Form a Union and Require Universities to Bargain," co-presented by
Natale V. DiNatale and Emily A. Zaklukiewicz, at the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges’ “Partnering for Progress” Annual Member Forum (11/22/2021)
"Preparing for January 1, 2022 — Employer Compliance with Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave and Family and Medical Leave Laws," co-presented by
Rachel V. Kushel,
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, as an R+C-hosted webinar (11/12/2021)
"Special Briefing on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard Mandating Vaccination for Employers with 100+ Employees," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren,
Rachel V. Kushel and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson (11/4/2021)
"COVID-19-related Workplace Issues," co-presented by
Virginia E. McGarrity and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, to an audience from the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (10/27/2021)
"Special Webinar for Federal Contractors – New Vaccination & Safety Protocols Mandates," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and
Abby M. Warren, an R+C-hosted webinar (10/15/2021)
"Reminder: Connecticut Employment Laws Effective October 1, 2021" co-authored by Jean E. Tomasco, Emily A. Zaklukiewicz and Kayla N. West (9/30/2021)
"Massachusetts Bar Association 2021 Health Law Conference," presented by
Abby M. Warren, presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association's Health Law Section Council (9/24/2021)
"Massachusetts Bar Association's 2021 Health Law Conference," co-presented by
Natale V. DiNatale,
Kathryn M. Rattigan,
Conor O. Duffy and
Abby M. Warren, presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association's Health Law Section Council (9/24/2021)
"Wage Range Disclosure Mandate Coming to Employers in Connecticut on October 1," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and
Abby M. Warren, hosted by Robinson+Cole (9/22/2021)
"Considering Workplace Vaccine Programs: Mandatory, Voluntary, and Everything In Between," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, an R+C-hosted webinar. (9/17/2021)
"Considerations for Employers Thinking about COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates" co-authored by
Natale V. DiNatale,
Stephen W. Aronson, Kayla N. West and Jean E. Tomasco (9/1/2021)
"2021 Labor and Employment-Related Legislation from the Connecticut General Assembly" co-authored by Kayla N. West, Jean E. Tomasco,
Stephen W. Aronson and
Natale V. DiNatale (6/24/2021)
"Employer-Mandated Disclosure of Wage Ranges and Expansion of Equal Pay Law Enacted in Connecticut" co-authored by
Stephen W. Aronson,
Rachel V. Kushel,
Abby M. Warren and Emily A. Zaklukiewicz (6/15/2021)
"EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Vaccinations in the Workplace" co-authored by
Stephen W. Aronson,
Virginia E. McGarrity, Alisha N. Sullivan, Emily A. Zaklukiewicz, Kayla N. West and
Abby M. Warren (6/3/2021)
"Non-Union Today, Union Tomorrow: Labor Law Developments Likely to Impact Higher Education," co-presented by Emily A. Zaklukiewicz,
Natale V. DiNatale and Kayla N. West (5/4/2021)
"With Daffodils and April Showers Come Key HR Considerations: Top Questions Employers Are Asking During Spring 2021," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren, Alisha N. Sullivan,
Rachel V. Kushel and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, an R+C-hosted webinar (4/22/2021)
"Quick Conversation: Deeper Dive in Finding Purpose In Your Career," co-presented by Emily A. Zaklukiewicz and Cara C. Vecchione, during the National Association of Women Lawyers' 2021 Mid-Year Meeting (3/26/2021)
"The PRO Act—Key Elements and Potential Impact on Employers," co-presented by Kayla N. West and
Natale V. DiNatale, an R+C-hosted webinar (3/18/21)
"Status of Noncompete Agreements in 2021: Consider Alternatives to Protect Your Business Interests" co-authored by
Stephen W. Aronson,
Natale V. DiNatale, Jean E. Tomasco,
Abby M. Warren, Kayla N. West and Emily A. Zaklukiewicz (3/17/2021)
"A Look at Workforce, Hiring Practices, and Management Challenges in Today's AEC Environment," presented by
Abby M. Warren, as moderator of a joint Society of American Military Engineers and Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) New England Chapter's webinar. (3/16/2021)
"U.S. House Passed the PRO Act: How It Could Affect the Future of Labor Law" co-authored by
Natale V. DiNatale and Kayla N. West (3/10/2021)
"The CROWN Act: What Connecticut Employers Need to Know" co-authored by
Stephen W. Aronson, Kayla N. West,
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson (3/9/2021)
"New EBSA Relief Notice Affects Extension of ERISA Claim Deadlines" co-authored by
Patrick W. Begos and Jean E. Tomasco (3/5/2021)
"COVID-19 Vaccine Updates and Legal Issues to Consider," co-presented by
Conor O. Duffy,
Abby M. Warren and
Bruce B. Barth, an R+C-hosted webinar (2/19/2021)
"Employers and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Getting it Right in 2021" co-authored by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson,
Rachel V. Kushel,
Abby M. Warren and Kayla N. West (2/10/2021)
"Ringing in 2021 & Maintaining a Happy and Healthy Workplace During the Pandemic," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren,
Rachel V. Kushel and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson (1/15/2021)
"Running a Successful COVID-19 Testing Program: Considerations for Employers Using Third-Party Vendors" co-authored by Emily A. Zaklukiewicz,
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson,
Conor O. Duffy, Alisha N. Sullivan and
Abby M. Warren (1/7/2021)
"Work from Anywhere? Telecommuting and Tax Obligations for Employers: Practical Considerations and Tips for Human Resources and Management" co-authored by
Bruce B. Barth,
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson,
Ryan V. Leichsenring, Alisha N. Sullivan,
Abby M. Warren and Kayla N. West (12/18/2020)
"Special Issues in Healthcare Workplace Investigations," co-presented by
Natale V. DiNatale and
Abby M. Warren, during the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Health Law Section 2020 Health Law Conference. (12/4/2020)
"CDC Develops Guidelines for a Happy Holiday Season: What Employers Need to Know" co-authored by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, Emily A. Zaklukiewicz, Jean E. Tomasco and
Abby M. Warren (11/30/2020)
"Employment Law in the Next Administration & Reshaped Supreme Court," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s Employment Law Conference. (11/13/2020)
"The Next Chapter of COVID-19: How Employers Can Remain Vigilant About COVID-19 This Fall," co-presented by
Rachel V. Kushel,
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and
Abby M. Warren (11/12/2020)
"Strategies for Successful Business Development and Marketing During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond," co-presented by Emily A. Zaklukiewicz and Alisha N. Sullivan, as co-hosts of the Connecticut Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section webinar moderated by Emily. (11/10/2020)
"Investigating Workplace Safety Concerns in the Age of a Pandemic," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, during the Association of Workplace Investigators 2020 Annual Conference. (11/5/2020)
"Part II: Connecticut’s Paid Family Medical Leave Act: A Conversation with Andrea Barton Reeves," co-presented by
Natale V. DiNatale and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, as moderators during an R+C-hosted webinar. (10/21/2020)
"Amid Rising COVID-19 Hospitalizations: Reminder to Health Care Employers on FFCRA’s Exclusion for “Health Care Providers”" co-authored by Emily A. Zaklukiewicz,
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson (10/19/2020)
"A Community Conversation: Identifying and Addressing the Challenges from Overworked or Traumatized Workers," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, a Robinson+Cole-hosted interactive Town Hall meeting. (10/15/2020)
"Race and Investigations," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, at the Colorado Bar Association (CBA) Continuing Legal Education 2020 Employment Law Conference. (10/6/2020)
"New York State Paid Sick Leave Takes Effect; New York City Amends Local Law to Conform, Impose Additional Requirements" authored by Matthew T. Miklave (10/2/2020)
"Managing Labor Relations in a Remote Work Environment," presented by
Natale V. DiNatale, during the Connecticut Valley LERA's (Labor and Employment Relations Association) webinar. (10/2/2020)
"COVID-19, Employment and Health," co-authored by
Jonathan H. Schaefer,
Earl W. Phillips Jr. and Matthew T. Miklave, published in
Scrap, the bi-monthly magazine of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (September/October 2020)
"EEOC Releases Updates to COVID-19 Technical Assistance Questions and Answers" co-authored by Emily A. Zaklukiewicz and Matthew T. Miklave (9/25/2020)
"Getting Back To Work: Key Legal and Regulatory Considerations as your Employees get Back to the Office," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson,
Rachel V. Kushel and
Abby M. Warren, during Stamford Innovation Week 2020. Robinson+Cole was pleased to sponsor this event. (9/24/2020)
"Getting Back To Work: Key Legal and Regulatory Considerations as your Employees get Back to the Office," during Stamford Innovation Week 2020. (9/24/2020)
"NLRB General Counsel: Pandemic Not a Reason to Bypass the National Labor Relations Act" co-authored by Matthew T. Miklave and
Natale V. DiNatale (9/22/2020)
"New FMLA Model Notices and Forms Issued by the U.S. DOL Reflect Significant Changes" co-authored by
Stephen W. Aronson, Emily A. Zaklukiewicz,
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, Jean E. Tomasco and
Abby M. Warren (9/18/2020)
"Aerospace Supply Chain Report" (2020)
"Advanced Legal Issues Under NYS & NYC Human Rights Law," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, hosted by Lawline. (9/17/2020)
"Employment Considerations for the Return of COVID-19 Shut Downs," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, which examined ways for companies to prepare for the anticipated next phase of the pandemic and explored the impact of new federal legislation on employee leaves and benefits. (9/16/2020)
"Regulating Political Speech and Expression in the 2020 Workplace" co-authored by
Natale V. DiNatale,
Abby M. Warren and Emily A. Zaklukiewicz (9/11/2020)
"Back to School?…for Employers and HR!," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson,
Rachel V. Kushel and
Abby M. Warren, a Robinson+Cole-hosted webinar. (8/25/2020)
"Federal District Court Expands Employee Paid Leave Rights Under FFCRA" (8/19/2020)
"A Discussion on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the AEC Industry," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, the second in the three-part series, “Addressing Bias and Equity in the AEC Industry,” focused on bias, racism and inequality in the inter-connected architecture, engineering and construction industries. (8/19/2020)
"Connecticut Executive Order Presumes Eligibility for Workers’ Compensation for Certain Employees Diagnosed with COVID-19" co-authored by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson,
Abby M. Warren, Matthew T. Miklave and Emily A. Zaklukiewicz (8/13/2020)
"How Does HR Prepare for High Court’s Decision Interpreting Sex Discrimination?" co-presented by
Abby M. Warren and
Rachel V. Kushel, at the Tri-State SHRM Conference. (8/11/2020)
"The Trifecta of Paid Family and Medical Leave: CT, MA, and RI," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and
Abby M. Warren, at the Tri-State SHRM Conference. (8/10/2020)
"If I Could Turn Back Time... Getting Workplace Harassment Investigations Right," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and
Rachel V. Kushel, at the Tri-State SHRM Conference. (8/10/2020)
"Diversity and Inclusion at Work: A Practical and Compliance-Focused View," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, sponsored by the Diversity Law Committee of the Fairfield County Bar Association. (7/13/2020)
"Legal Considerations for Reopening Nonprofits to Employees and the Public," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, which focused on the legal considerations nonprofits may face when reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic. Matt also addressed six important issues that nonprofits should address when it comes to implementing a return-to-work plan. (7/1/2020)
"COVID-19 and Returning to Campus: Liability Concerns for Educational Institutions," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and
Kathleen E. Dion, which addressed important topics that educational institutions, including universities and independent schools, should consider when deciding how to open their campuses, including recent guidance from the CDC as well as state and local governments. (6/30/2020)
"The New Approach to Transactional & Succession Planning for Energy Companies," co-presented by
Brian C. Freeman,
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and
Earl W. Phillips Jr. (6/25/2020)
"Legal Issues Facing the Performing Arts in a COVID-19 World," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, at a “Think Tank” event sponsored by the Arts and Culture Collaborative, Waterbury Region (6/25/2020)
"Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis: Back to Work…Now What?" co-presented by Matthew T. Miklave and
Joseph A. Barra, presented by the Associated General Contractors of Vermont (6/24/2020)
"Racism and Your Small Business: Let’s Talk About It," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, a three-part series launched by the Women's Business Development Council. The series provided resources and offered guidance to help small businesses shape their messaging and develop an action plan to build a culture of inclusion in their organizations. (6/24/2020)
"Getting Back To Work During COVID-19: Top Legal HR Considerations for Employers," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson,
Abby M. Warren and
Rachel V. Kushel, which reviewed seven important questions many employers are asking when it comes to implementing a return-to-work-plan. (6/18/2020)
"Legal Considerations for Reopening New York Nonprofits to Employees and the Public After COVID-19," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, which discussed the legal considerations that New York nonprofits may face when reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic. (6/18/2020)
"Strategize Your Return to The Workplace," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, which focused on helping employers make sense of this unprecedented situation as they prepare to safely reopen and what to expect as they coordinate COVID-19 test data and track any employee symptoms. (6/10/2020)
"Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, Session 2 of the Women’s Business Development Council’s Virtual Roundtable Series: Paid Family and Medical Leave and What it Means for your Business, hosted by Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz. (6/5/2020)
"Labor & Employment Considerations for Reopening Businesses to Employees and the Public," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, during which Matt reviewed a framework for reopening based on the “critical six questions” every business may wish to consider when formulating a reopening plan. (6/5/2020)
"Join the Bar: An Evening with Tufts Lawyers," presented by
Stephen W. Aronson, which was presented by the Tufts Lawyers Association and provided an opportunity for Tufts undergrads and alums to hear from seasoned lawyers across diverse legal industries. (6/4/2020)
"Paid Family and Medical Leave and What it Means for Your Business," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, which examined the provisions to the Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave Program that goes into effect in January 2021 and impacts all businesses with one or more employees. (6/3/2020)
"A Deep Dive for HR Professionals Administering Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren,
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and
Rachel V. Kushel, which offered a close look at the FFCRA and the various nuances employers should be aware of. (5/29/2020)
"Employment Considerations for Re-Opening to Employees and the Public," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, on a Community Call hosted by the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County. (5/13/2020)
"Getting Back to Work: Important Concerns for the AEC Community," co-presented by Matthew T. Miklave, Niel P. Franzese and
Joseph A. Barra, which discussed practical labor and employment considerations for re-opening offices and project sites; industrial and corporate hygiene; and the potential implications of the City of Boston’s COVID-19 Safety Plan for Construction (5/5/2020)
"COVID-19: Non-Union Workers Breathe Life into Labor Movement," co-presented by Matthew T. Miklave and
Natale V. DiNatale, a webinar program hosted by Robinson+Cole. (5/1/2020)
"Understanding Federal and State Support for Nonprofits During the Covid-19 Crisis," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, presented at Fairfield County's Community Foundation's teleconference. (4/9/2020)
"COVID-19 Pandemic: The Workplace Now and in 30 Days," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren,
Rachel V. Kushel and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, presented as part of the Clear Law Institute's "Meeting Unprecedented Challenges During the COVID-19 Pandemic 2.0" series. (4/2/2020)
"Paid Sick and Family Leave Legislation in Response to Coronavirus" authored by Matthew T. Miklave (3/31/2020)
"Remember the Duty to Bargain When Planning Coronavirus Response!" co-authored by Emily A. Zaklukiewicz, Alexander Friedman, Matthew T. Miklave and
Natale V. DiNatale (3/30/2020)
"Employers Take Note of the CARES Act: More Paid Sick and Family Leave Legislation in Response to Coronavirus" (3/27/2020)
"COVID-19 Pandemic: The Workplace Now and in 30 Days," co-presented by
Rachel V. Kushel,
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, presented to three online audiences in March 2020. (3/26/2020)
"Need to Reduce Staff? Consider Shared Work Programs to Lessen the Pain" authored by Matthew T. Miklave (3/26/2020)
"Employment Issues Related to Teleworking," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, one program in the U.S. Department of Commerce's free, multi-part "Coronavirus Special Topic Conference Calls Series." (3/26/2020)
"Has Confidentiality Returned to Workplace Investigations?" co-presented by
Natale V. DiNatale and
Abby M. Warren, as an Association of Workplace Investigator's webinar. (3/24/2020)
"COVID-19 Pandemic: The Workplace Now and in 30 Days," as a Robinson+Cole-sponsored webinar. (3/19/2020)
"How Fund Managers May Increase the Likelihood That H 1B Sponsorship for Quants and Data Scientist Employees Will Be Approved," co-authored by
Megan R. Naughton and
Jennifer L. Shanley, published in
Hedge Fund Law Report (2/6/2020)
"Is There a Future for Non-Competes? A Discussion of Recent Trends at the State and Federal Level," presented by
Rachel V. Kushel, presented at the Connecticut Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section virtual meeting (1/16/20)
"Avoiding Employment Pitfalls," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, presented during a meeting of the Northeast Regional Tax Collectors & Treasurers Association Conference. (9/24/2019)
"Connecticut's Paid Family and Medical Leave Act: Today & Tomorrow," co-presented by
Natale V. DiNatale and Alexander Friedman (10/15/2019)
"The ADA and Workplace Accommodations," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, presented as a webinar for the Clear Law Institute (10/31/2019)
"What Corporate Lawyers Need to Know About Non-Competes and Restrictive Covenants," presented as a Lawline course. (10/4/2019)
"Retaliation-Proofing Your Investigation," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and
Abby M. Warren, presented at the Association of Workplace Investigators 2019 Annual Conference. (9/27/2019)
"Can I Work From Home? - Managing the New Wave of Employees," presented by
Abby M. Warren, presented at the 2019 HR Professional Development Summit & Law Symposium (9/19/2019)
"Pitfalls v. Benefits of Using Social Media in the Hiring Process," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, presented at the 2019 HR Professional Development Summit & Law Symposium. (9/19/2019)
"Time’s Up for Connecticut Companies: Employers Must Comply with Significantly Expanded Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements" co-authored by Alexander Friedman,
Abby M. Warren and
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson (10/1/2019)
"Major Shift in Connecticut’s Leave Landscape: What Employers Need to Know About the New Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave Law" co-authored by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson,
Rachel V. Kushel, Alexander Friedman and
Abby M. Warren (July 2019)
"Hot Topics in Employment: Discrimination & Harassment," co-presented by
Abby M. Warren and Alisha N. Sullivan, for the CT Bar Association in New Britain, CT (5/14/2019)
"Your Top 11 Employment Law Questions Answered," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, for attorneys, HR managers, CFOs and other management professionals in Waterbury, CT (4/1/2019)
"Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," presented by
Rachel V. Kushel, presented at the monthly meeting of the New England Claim Executives Association (NECEA) (3/12/2019)
"Connecticut Focuses on Fiduciary Standards for Municipal Plans" (10/23/2018)
"New York State and City Adopt New Tools to Combat Gender-Based Harassment" (September 2018)
"NLRB Pursues Rulemaking to Address Joint-Employer Standard" (7/12/2018)
"Federal Budget Deal Includes Changes to Retirement Provisions" (2/16/2018)
"General Counsel Memorandum Maps New Direction for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)" (2/14/2018)
"Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Issues Additional Guidance on the New Mandatory Income Tax Withholding Requirements for Pension and Annuity Payments" (12/11/2017)
"New Connecticut Mandatory Income Tax Withholding Requirements for Pension and Annuity Payments" (12/1/2017)
"Effective November 26, 2017: New York City Retail and Fast Food Employers Subject to New Fair Workweek Law" (11/24/2017)
"October 1, 2017: Connecticut Employers Subject to New Law Protecting Pregnant Employees" (9/29/2017)
"DOL Issues Final Rule Delaying Fiduciary Rule until June 9, 2017" (4/7/2017)
"The ADA and Workplace Accommodations," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, a webinar for the Clear Law Institute (4/4/2017)
"Second Circuit Reverses ADA Jury Verdict for Pharmacist with Fear of Needles" (3/29/2017)
"Perspectives from the U.S.," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, at The World of Higher Education Conference, sponsored by UK-based law firm Mills & Reeve, at the British Library in London (3/16/2017)
"Connecticut Supreme Court Explains Remedies Available to Employers Winning Breach of Duty of Loyalty Claims against Employees" (3/13/17)
"Labor and Employment Issues Facing Manufacturers," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, National Business Institute (NBI) webinar "Manufacturing Law" (12/15/2016)
"Time to Stop Payroll? Texas Judge Blocks New White Collar Exemption Rules" (11/25/16)
"General Counsel's New Standard on Intermittent Strikes, Another Untenable Position for Employers" authored by
Natale V. DiNatale (October 10, 2016)
"Think You Can Verify Salaries? Think Again: Massachusetts Passes Comprehensive Pay Equity Law, Bans Pay History Inquiries" (8/19/2016)
"Connecticut’s New Employment Laws: 2016" (7/1/2016)
"The New FLSA Overtime Rule: No Major Surprises Here" (5/19/2016)
"President Obama Signs Law Providing Federal Trade Secret Protections" (5/13/2016)
"The ADA and Workplace Accommodations," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, webinar, presented by the Clear Law Institute (4/26/2016 and 9/8/2016)
"Employee or Independent Contractor? Connecticut Supreme Court Relaxes Burden of Proving Independent Contractor Relationships under State Unemployment Compensation Law" (3/28/2016)
"HR Managers May Be Held Personally Liable for FMLA Violations, and Second Circuit Formally Adopts Tests for FMLA Interference and ADA Associational Discrimination Claims" (3/22/2016)
"The Workplace Scandal and Modern-Day Investigations: Harassment, Sexting, and Avoiding the 'Rabbit Hole'," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, webinar, presented by the Clear Law Institute (3/5/2016)
"Gender Discrimination and Your Workforce: Compliance Considerations for 2016" (2/4/2016)
"Minimizing Legal Risk in Internal Employee Investigations," co-presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and Judy S. Kalisker, principal at Compliance Plus, at the Association of Workplace Investigators' (AWI) Annual Conference in Los Angeles (10/23/2015)
"Court “Likes” NLRB’s Determination that Facebook Posts Are Protected under the NLRA" (10/29/2015)
"The OFCCP’s War Path: Federal Contractors Take Note" (9/23/15)
"NLRB Extends Its Email Rule to the Health Care Workplace" (9/8/2015)
"Board’s Decision Revises Joint-Employer Status Test" (8/31/2015)
"U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Rule Raising the Salary Basis for “White-Collar” Overtime Exemptions and Soliciting Comments on Revising the Exempt Duties Tests" (8/18/2015)
"Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and E-mail: Connecticut Online Privacy Law Limits Employers"
"Connecticut Employers Must Soon Comply with New Social Media Privacy Law"
"New York City Bans Use of Consumer Credit History for Employment Purposes" (5/11/2015)
"The Perils of Vine, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter: Legal Considerations of Social Media," presented by Susan N. Masters, organized the presentation, which was sponsored by the CBA's Young Lawyers Section and held at the Quinnipiac Club in New Haven (2/26/2015)
"The Perils of Vine, Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter: Legal Considerations of Social Media," presented by
Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, moderated the presentation, which was sponsored by the CBA's Young Lawyers Section and held at the Quinnipiac Club in New Haven (2/26/2015)
"Federal FMLA in Flux: “Spouse” Revised and “Expired” Forms Revived" (3/12/2015)
"NLRB Revised Election Rules Set to Take Effect in April" (3/5/2015)
"Connecticut DOL Issues Guidance and Poster" (2/26/15)
"Looking Forward to 2015 for Manufacturers/Distributors" (2/11/2015)
"Connecticut State Law Update," at United States Law Firm Group's (USLFG) annual meeting in Philadelphia to USLFG members, presented by
Stephen W. Aronson (10/24/2014)
"President Obama Announces Executive Actions on Immigration" (11/21/2014)
"Ruling Clears Way for New York City Service Worker Wage Hike" (9/8/2014)
"An Active OFCCP Plans Even More Changes for Federal Contractors" (8/28/2014)
"An Overview of the New York State and City Human Rights Law," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, presenter of online CLE webinar (produced 8/22/2014); now available through Lawline.com for On Demand viewing
"Robinson+Cole's Education Group Launches HigherEdWire LinkedIn Group" (8/11/2014)
"EEOC Issues New Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination" (8/5/2014)
"New York State Bans Discrimination Against Interns" (7/29/2014)
"U.S. Labor and Employment Implications of International Business Transactions," presented by Matthew T. Miklave, presenter of online CLE webinar (produced 7/23/2014); now available through Lawline.com for On Demand viewing
"Labor and Employment Legislative and Regulatory Update" (7/9/2014)
"Unionized or Nonunionized: How Might the NLRB’s Recent Activity Impact Employers?" (4/16/2014)
"NLRB Resubmits Proposal For Ambush Union Election Rules" (02/27/2014)
"CT's Personnel Files New Employer Requirements" (10/02/2013)
"Check out our Manufacturing Law Blog" (09/10/2013)
"Employee Wellness Program Regulations Issued" (6/24/13)
"H-1B Cap Reached; Lottery Looms" (04/05/2013)
"Now is the Time to Review Your Organization’s Policies" (03/25/2013)
"New FMLA Regulations & Guidance Issued" (02/14/2013)
"NLRB Rules Witness Statements Must Be Provided to Unions" (01/14/2013)
"NLRB Rules Several Common Workplace Policies Violate the NLRA" (10/31/2012)
"A Key Court Decision for Employers in Connecticut" (10/16/2012)
"NLRB Finds Hospital's No-Access Policy for Off-Duty Employees Unlawful" (07/16/2012)
"Supreme Court Holds Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Constitutional" (06/29/2012)
"NLRB General Counsel Issues Social Media Policy Guidance" (06/07/2012)
"Defense of Marriage Act Ruled Unconstitutional" (06/04/2012)
"OSHA Focuses on Nursing and Residential Care Facilities" (04/23/2012)
"Court Developments Delay NLRA Notice Posting Rule" (04/19/2012)
"Act Now - NLRB Notice Posting Requirement Effective April 30" (04/13/2012)
"Finally! OSHA Revises Hazard Communications Standards" (04/05/2012)
"OSHA Releases Guidance on Employer Safety Incentive Programs" (03/28/2012)
"New Year, New Employment Policies" (02/14/2012)
"Employee Rights Notice Posting Effective April 30, 2012" (12/28/2011)
"CT Paid Sick Leave Act Effective January 1" (12/13/2011)
"NLRB Postpones Deadline for Posting Employee Rights Notices" (10/06/2011)
"NLRB Releases Final Rule on Posting Employee Rights Notices" (09/06/2011)
"CT Legislature Enacts Several Significant Laws Affecting Employers" (08/23/2011)
"Proposed Labor Rules Would Shorten Union Election Timelines" (07/20/2011)
"CT Employers Prepare Now to Comply With Nation’s First Paid Sick Leave Law" (07/06/2011)
"Supreme Court Heightens the Standard for Class Certification in Wal-Mart v. Dukes" (06/24/2011)
"New ADAAA Rules Expand Disability Protections" (05/26/2011)