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Connecticut Employers Have New Burdens, Avoid Others, Following 2023 Legislative Session

While significant bills impacting Connecticut employers were signed into law, proposed employer mandates on pay transparency, paid sick leave, and predictive scheduling failed to gain the necessary votes for passage in 2023. Here are some of the year’s notable legislative developments.

What Passed . . .

Effective October 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted:




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How Connecticut Employers Can Be Ready for Legislation that Became Effective January 1, 2024

With 2023 in the rearview mirror, Connecticut employers may want to confirm they have implemented the necessary changes to address legislative developments that became effective January 1, 2024.

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Inclusion Interrupted: Charting a Path for Reconnecting, Post-COVID

One year into a global pandemic, with vaccinations underway, we are eagerly preparing for social “re-entry.” But how do the isolating behaviors that we have now perfected – in the interest of sheer survival – bode for the concept of “inclusion” in a post-pandemic world?

Littler Principal Cindy-Ann Thomas and her guest, Enidio Magel, Managing Director and Founder of the Multicultural Institute, consider:




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Connecticut Adopts Narrow Definition of “Supervisor” for Hostile Work Environment Claims

The Connecticut Supreme Court recently adopted the U.S. Supreme Court's relatively narrow definition of “supervisor” for use in determining when employers are liable under the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA) for creating or failing to remedy a hostile work environment. The decision provides employers with clarity as the term is not defined by the CFEPA.




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Connecticut Limits Inquiries into Age of Job Applicants

Kyle Roseman and Lori Alexander examine a new law in Connecticut, Public Act 21-69, which bans employers from inquiring into the ages of prospective employees "on an initial employment application."

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Implementation of Connecticut’s Clean Slate Law Set to Begin January 1, 2023

Earlier this month, Governor Ned Lamont announced the long-awaited implementation of the state’s so-called “Clean Slate Act” – sort of.  According to a recent press release, January 1, 2023 will see the full or partial erasure in some 44,000 cases involving convictions for cannabis possession.  Individuals with eligible convictions for other crimes, including most misdemeanors and certain lesser felonies, will have to wait until the second half of 2023 as a result of implementation delays.

The Clean Slate Law & How it Works




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Certificates of Coverage Necessary for Expatriate Workers to Claim FICA Exemption under Totalization Agreements

In an opinion issued on June 20, 2023, the United States Court of Federal Claims reminded taxpayers that they must obtain a certificate of coverage in order to claim an exemption from Social Security and Medicare taxes (FICA) under a totalization agreement.




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Connecticut Employers Can Terminate Employees Impaired by Medical Marijuana While Working; Appellate Court Also Provides Guidance for Reasonable Suspicion Drug Tests

In a significant decision about workplace drug use, the Connecticut Appellate Court backed an employer’s right to terminate a worker who was impaired on the job by medical marijuana. The decision also clarified the factual basis an employer must possess to justify ordering a drug test based on suspicion of impairment.




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U.S. Department of Labor Targets Connecticut and Rhode Island Construction Industry Employers

Connecticut and Rhode Island construction industry employers are facing a significant increase in government scrutiny of their labor and employment practices over the next several years. On November 30, 2011, the Hartford office of the U.S Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division ("U.S. DOL") issued a press release announcing a "multiyear enforcement initiative" aimed at improving what it sees as "widespread noncompliance with minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act" in the construction industry in both Connecticut and Rhode Island.




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Connecticut Addresses E-Cigarettes and Vapor Products, Imposes Signage Requirements on Select Employers

Connecticut has passed a new law regulating electronic nicotine delivery systems and vapor products in various venues, including numerous places of employment.  Effective October 1, 2015, Public Act No. 15 206 (the Act) supersedes and preempts any relevant provisions of municipal laws or ordinances regarding the use of these products. 

The Law

The Act prohibits the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems and vapor products in:

1. buildings owned or leased and operated by the state or its political subdivisions,




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Are Outside HR Professionals Necessary in Discrimination Cases?

Mark Phillis discusses the practice of looking to HR professionals to testify in court and conduct workplace investigations.

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Australia Aims to Give Employees the Right to Disconnect

Australia’s Senate on Thursday, February 8, 2024, passed a bill that would prevent an employer from contacting employees outside of work hours. The bill gives the employee the right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact, or attempted contact, from an employer outside of the employee’s working hours without fear of being penalized, unless the employee’s refusal is unreasonable.




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Right To Disconnect Plan May Erode Firms' Long-Hours Culture

Ben Smith and Maya Beauville say the UK government's softened plan to grant employees the right to disconnect out of hours is unlikely to change the legal sector's entrenched long-hour culture anytime soon.

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Second ETSI C-V2X interoperability test event to connect vehicles in Europe and in the rest of the world

Second ETSI C-V2X interoperability test event, remote, to connect vehicles in Europe and in the rest of the world

Register now for this remote event!

Sophia Antipolis, 5 May 2020

ETSI, in partnership with the 5GAA, is organizing the second “Cellular-Vehicle-to-Everything” (C-V2X) PlugtestsTM event. It will be held remotely, from 20 to 31 July 2020. ETSI has recently setup a remote lab for all participants, it leverages the ETSI Hub for Interoperability and Validation (HIVE) to interconnect participants’ labs and allow for multi-party interoperability testing.

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World’s first non-cellular 5G technology, ETSI DECT-2020, gets ITU-R approval, setting example of new era connectivity

World’s first non-cellular 5G technology, ETSI DECT-2020, gets ITU-R approval, setting example of new era connectivity

Sophia Antipolis, 19 October 2021

ETSI DECT-2020 NR, the world’s first non-cellular 5G technology standard, has been recognized by the WP5D of the International Telecommunication Union’s Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) and included as part of the 5G standards in IMT-2020 technology recommendation. Dr. Günter Kleindl, Chair of the ETSI Technical Committee DECT, says: “With our traditional DECT standard we already received IMT-2000 approval by ITU-R twenty-one years ago, but the requirements for 5G were so much higher, that we had to develop a completely new, but compatible, radio standard.” Released last year, the standard sets an example of future connectivity: the infrastructure-less and autonomous, decentralized technology is designed for massive IoT networks for enterprises. It has no single points of failure and is accessible to anyone, costing only a fraction of the cellular networks both in dollars and in carbon footprint.

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Empoderamiento de la mujer rural en Guatemala, necesidades y oportunidades de medición: Posibles aplicaciones de una Métrica de Empoderamiento de las Mujeres para los Sistemas Estadísticos Nacionales (WEMNS)

La igualdad de género y el empoderamiento de las mujeres y niñas se ve reflejado en distintas prioridades de políticas a nivel global y local. El Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible 5 busca lograr la igualdad de género y empoderar a todas las mujeres y niñas.




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Alum Connection Grad School Series-Master of Science in Information with Jamie Monville (November 13, 2024 4:00pm)

Event Begins: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: LSA Opportunity Hub


Are you passionate about UX research and design? Curious about building a career in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of AI? Join us for an inspiring session with LSA alum Jamie Monville as she shares her journey—from an undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature and a Master of Science in Information, to her role as Senior Product Manager at a nonprofit creating AI-powered literacy tools. Whether you're considering a career in technology, exploring MS programs, or still weighing your options, this is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and advice from an accomplished leader in the field.


About Jamie Monville

Jamie Monville is currently a Senior Product Manager at Quill.org, a nonprofit building free online learning tools that use AI to provide students with immediate feedback and coaching on their writing. Prior to joining Quill.org, Jamie spent more than a decade in Ann Arbor earning her B.A. in English Language and Literature, a Master of Science in Information from the School of Information, and in her work supporting LSA students as a staff member at LSA Tech Services and the LSA Opportunity Hub.


You should attend this session if you are:

An undergraduate U-M LSA student
Interested in career paths available in Tech, User Experience, or AI
Thinking about applying to MS programs after you graduate from LSA
Wanting to learn more about what a product manager does and how to become one



What you’ll gain by attending:

Make a valuable connection with a successful LSA alum ready to help you navigate the MS application process
Get ideas for how to build and grow a career in the field of technology
Gain tips and tricks for building communities and networks past your LSA degree


RSVP now to be a part of the conversation. The link to join this Alum Connection will be emailed to you after you RSVP.



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How a Thematic Christmas Celebration Can Connect Distant Family

Even though we can’t be together this year, an ever-changing tradition will bring our family together with dishes from Japan.




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Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Connecting the Dots Across Systems

Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia: Connecting the Dots Across Systems

South Asia grapples with escalating levels of malnutrition in various forms, including undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies, alongside increasing incidence of diet-related non-communicable diseases. Malnutrition results from a complex interplay of factors incorporating household and individual decision-making, agriculture and food systems, healthcare services, education, and socio-ecological systems that determine access to services and […]

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CTA Extends #9 Ashland to Connect Directly to Ravenswood Metra Station

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced the extension to one of its most heavily ridden routes, the #9 Ashland, to the Ravenswood Metra station located at Lawrence and Ravenswood.




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Pink Line Rerouted to Connect to Racine Blue Line Station (Planned Work w/Reroute)

(Fri, Nov 15 2024 10:00 PM to Sat, Nov 16 2024 4:00 AM) Pink Line trains will operate between 54th/Cermak and Polk, then to Racine Blue Line for connecting Blue Line train service to/from downtown.




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Pink Line Rerouted to Connect to Racine Blue Line Station (Planned Work w/Reroute)

(Thu, Nov 14 2024 10:00 PM to Fri, Nov 15 2024 4:00 AM) Pink Line trains will operate between 54th/Cermak and Polk, then to Racine Blue Line for connecting Blue Line train service to/from downtown.




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Pink Line Rerouted to Connect to Racine Blue Line Station (Planned Work w/Reroute)

(Wed, Nov 13 2024 10:00 PM to Thu, Nov 14 2024 4:00 AM) Pink Line trains will operate between 54th/Cermak and Polk, then to Racine Blue Line for connecting Blue Line train service to/from downtown.




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The Midnight Connection

Texas's energy grid is largely disconnected from the rest of the U.S. That led to disastrous consequences last year when the state's grid was overloaded during a winter storm. Back in the 1970s, one company attempted to change the system in a secret, middle-of-the-night operation.
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The Food Connection

Food is one of life's greatest pleasures, yet many of our food systems are flawed. This hour, TED speakers look to the past to reconnect with what we eat, and the present to reimagine our food future. Guests include forager Alexis Nikole Nelson, chef Sean Sherman, social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe, and environmental journalist Amanda Little.

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Listen Again: The Food Connection

Original broadcast date: September 3, 2021. Food is one of life's greatest pleasures, yet many of our food systems are flawed. This hour, TED speakers look to the past to reconnect with what we eat, and the present to reimagine our food future. Guests include forager Alexis Nikole Nelson, chef Sean Sherman, social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe, and environmental journalist Amanda Little.

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Body Electric Part 5: The Mind-Body-Tech Connection

In part five: host Manoush Zomorodi investigates what information overload does to our physical and mental health. Could our tech use be interfering with the critical dialogue that takes place between the body and the brain? Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Sahib Khalsa shares his latest research on interoception — the brain's ability to sense how the body is feeling — and how finding time to unplug from our devices can help us tune into our body's natural signals.

Also in this episode: neurologist Caroline Olvera takes us inside the "TikTok tics" outbreak — exploring why thousands of teens developed Tourette's-like symptoms after watching TikTok videos in 2021. Plus, how a school in Washington, DC helps kids stay connected to their bodies by creating a high-movement, low-tech environment.

Click here to find out more about the project: npr.org/bodyelectric

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The Food Connection

Original broadcast date: September 3, 2021. Food is one of life's greatest pleasures, yet many of our food systems are flawed. This hour, TED speakers look to the past to reconnect with what we eat, and the present to reimagine our food future. Guests include forager Alexis Nikole Nelson, chef Sean Sherman, social entrepreneur Jasmine Crowe, and environmental journalist Amanda Little.

TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/ted

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Keeping Employees Connected and Projects on Track in a Remote Work Environment

Before the pandemic, 17 percent of US employees worked remotely full-time. Now, it's closer to 44 percent. More businesses than ever before are operating without physical headquarters or offices, giving their employees lots of flexibility around their work schedules and workplaces. And it is safe to say that these remote work policies are here to ...




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Data Mining: Making the Right Connections

While data mining can unearth a wealth of information, it takes discriminating analysis to make sure we are not just making connections, but the right connections.




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Anecdotes Part 2: You Need to Commit

A cohesive workforce is critical for success.




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Heinrichs, Robioneck Appointed to INFORM to strengthen AI Software

INFORM has hired two senior managers to help the company with their goals.




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Your Manufacturing Process Deserves Digitally Connected 3D Measurement Data

Digital connectivity is a driving feature of our lives. While invaluable in our personal lives, it also has the potential to transform manufacturing processes. In many cases, this has already taken root. But in one area – 3D measurement activities – it has so far not been used to the fullest.




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Rainbow Connection

Rainbow Connection by James Coleman is a(n) Limited Edition. The Edition is Limited to Limited Edition of 195 pcs




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New Version of Maple T.A. Offers Enhanced Connectivity, Workflow among Other Features

Maplesoft™, a leader in software products for technical education and research, today announced an update to its popular testing and assessment tool, Maple T.A.™. Maple T.A. is a powerful online testing and assessment system designed especially for courses involving mathematics, making it ideal for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses.




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MapleSim 2016.2 Improves Modeling Workflow and Tool Chain Connectivity

The latest release of MapleSim has arrived, carrying with it some major updates to the software such as visualization improvements, revision control and new options for toolchain connectivity.




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Belimo Air Controls (USA) Inc.: Connected Zone Valve

The intelligent valve OptiPoint™ is a customized Belimo ZoneTight™ valve with enhanced MP-Bus communication.




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Navigating the HVAC Technician Shortage by Connecting With Techs

HVAC contractors have to focus on recruiting and retaining technicians by focusing efforts on learning and then providing what the current workforce is looking for.




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Why Actuators for Connected Industry Run on Brushless DC Motors

The flow control industry has stubbornly clung to pneumatic actuators, specifically in the American market, for decades.




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Cloud Connected Product Gives Homeowners Indoor Air Quality Peace of Mind

At the 2020 AHR Expo, Broan-NuTone introduced Overture, a fully automated, cloud-connected, whole-home IAQ system that monitors and optimizes air in the home.





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The Energy Conservatory: Bluetooth Connected Gauge

Now available with Bluetooth, this product provides users full access to all features of their devices, such as apps and email.




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Connected RTUs Take the Next Step

Often considered to be an affordable, reliable heating and/or cooling system for a variety of commercial buildings, the standard rooftop unit used to come with a basic thermostat that is limited to turning the system on or off. The advent of new controls has changed all of that by allowing rooftops to monitor operation, analyze conditions, and make real-time decisions that can optimize performance.




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Wireless, Connected Tools Surging in Popularity

There’s no doubt the connectivity of mobile devices has made our personal lives more convenient, but now they’re also helping make technicians more efficient, thanks to tool manufacturers developing wireless-enabled devices and test and measurement apps for download.




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Fluke Connect Grabs Testing and Monitoring Gold

Fluke Corp.’s Fluke Connect received the gold award in the Testing & Monitoring category of the 2015 Dealer Design Awards.




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Tools/Test Instruments: Getting Connected

Contractors are seeking tools that are equipped to handle A2L refrigerants, offer Bluetooth and wireless compatibility, operate efficiently, save the user time, and are safe to utilize.




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HVAC Contractors Discuss the Business of Connected Products

Contractors who are embracing the technological advancements say ignoring a new neighborhood of home automation products could be a big mistake.




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Easy Connections, Size Highlight Residential Controls Offerings

The ESP-400 by Jackson Systems LLC has earned gold in the Residential Controls category of The NEWS’ 2017 Dealer Design Awards.




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Homebuilder Partners with Device Makers to Create Connected Home Experience

Products are emerging that help simplify homeownership.




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HVAC Contractors Work to Stay Connected as Devices Grow Smarter

What is the best approach to providing a holistic smart home experience for consumers?