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HR Hotline: Can We Ask Employees to Avoid Wearing Religious Attire at Work?
Q: On the first day of work, a new employee showed up wearing a hijab (or head covering), which she was not wearing when we interviewed her, thereby presenting a dramatically different appearance. She...
View ArticleYour Business: One Click Away From a Cyberattack
Small to midsize businesses are some of the most vulnerable targets for cyberattacks. Why? Because they don't think it will happen to them? Because they don't have the resources to prevent an attack?...
View ArticleLessons We Can Learn from Alexion's Departure
There are few teachable moments as rich as Alexion's recent decision to move its world headquarters from New Haven to Boston. The hope is that Connecticut officials learn that the state's shaky...
View ArticleMaximum Unemployment Benefit Rate Drops Oct. 1
Connecticut's maximum weekly unemployment benefit rate drops slightly to $613 on Oct. 1. State Labor Commissioner Scott D. Jackson announced the change Sept. 26. The new rate is $3 less than the...
View ArticleGovernor Follows Through on Budget Veto Vow
As promised, Governor Dannel Malloy today vetoed the Republican-drafted budget that state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle approved almost two weeks ago. Malloy's veto, while not unexpected, is a...
View ArticleHacked: More Than Half of U.S. Businesses Attacked
More than half (53%) of U.S. businesses have experienced a cyberattack in the past year, according to a survey released today. The survey, which polled 403 senior business executives, was released by...
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How Can You Prevent Cyberattacks?
Regardless of size or industry, your company needs cybersecurity guidelines. A cyberattack can happen at any time, to any company and being prepared is the best way to prevent your company from...
View ArticleTips for Complying with OSHA's New Silica and Beryllium Rules
OSHA's new silica rule is designed to reduce the risk of lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and kidney disease in the workforce by limiting workers' exposure to respirable...
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The Impact of Your Total Recordable Incident Rate
A company’s Total Recordable Incident Rate — the number of employees involved in a recordable incident per 100 employees — can significantly impact its ability to operate. In fact, some vendors won’t...
View ArticleHundreds Celebrate Invention, Innovation at Maker Faire
The mini-drones racing inside Founder's Hall at Tunxis Community College were no bigger than a hummingbird and darted back and forward just like one, the whir from their propellers mimicking the...
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Legrand Volunteers Spend Community Service Day at Hartford High
Employees of CBIA member company Legrand, North America of West Hartford recently spent at day of community service at Hartford Public High School, working alongside students and staff to build a...
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View ArticleSeven Trends Driving U.S. Job Growth
CareerBuilder has released new research that identifies seven major trends that have significantly influenced job growth over the last seven years (2010–2017). The study highlights occupations that...
View ArticlePreventing Cyberattacks
Regardless of size or industry, your company needs cybersecurity guidelines. BlumShapiro's Jeff Ziplow gives you the blueprint for a plan that includes identifying gaps in your security, protecting...
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View ArticleMEDIA ADVISORY: Hartford-New Haven-Springfield Business Survey Results...
The Greater Hartford, New Haven, and Springfield metro areas represent one of the highest-potential economic growth regions in the nation–but what’s holding it back? Pete Gioia, CBIA vice president and...
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Employment Law: Stay In the Know—and Out of Court
Every year, judicial rulings and legislation change the employment law landscape in Connecticut, altering the rules that govern the employer-employee relationship. 2017 saw new laws and judicial...
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HR Hotline: Is an Ex-Employee Entitled to a Bonus?
Q: An employee we laid off earlier this year called to “remind” us to send him his annual bonus. Under our compensation plan, we determine if a bonus is to be paid after reviewing fiscal year financial...
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I-91 Corridor Businesses: Profits Up, Outlook Mixed
The percentage of profitable Hartford-New Haven-Springfield businesses reached a post-recession high this year, although concerns remain about the region's growth prospects. The 2017 Hartford-New...
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