Illinois Appellate Court Won’t Enforce Noncompetes Against At-Will Employees Unless the Employee Stays At Least Two Years: Implications for Connecticut Employers

by  Richard C. Robinson   

You’re a Connecticut employer with a restrictive covenant program to protect your customer relationships and confidential business information.  You require anyone you hire who to develop customer relationships or use your confidential business information to sign reasonable noncompete/non-solicitation agreements at the beginning of employment.  You’re confident you’ve immunized yourself from a claim that the covenants…

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Connecticut Medical Marijuana Statute – Is It Sowing the Seeds of Employer Discontent?

by Andrew Glassman Andrew Glassman   

With the enactment of Connecticut’s medical marijuana, Connecticut became the 17th State in the Union to pass legislation legalizing the use of pot in one way or another.  As of today, 20 states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation and that number will likely continue to grow.  Connecticut has now approved comprehensive regulations…

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What’s Missing From Employee Handbooks?

by Joshua Hawks-Ladds Joshua Hawks-Ladds   

Joshua Hawks-Ladds, chair of the Labor, Employment Law and Employee Benefits Department, was featured on JD Supra in an article about Employee Handbooks. The article titled “What’s the One Thing Missing from Most Employee Handbooks?” reviewed things employers typically overlook when developing employee handbooks. To view the complete article, please click here…

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