The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently clarified the transportation worker exemption under § 1 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The court addressed whether contracts signed by individual delivery drivers, even when they work through their own corporations, count
As we move past the post-holiday slowdown, employers in Connecticut should be aware of some important changes coming in 2026. You can find a complete list of all bills effective January 1, 2026 here. Here are the key points
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
While I applaud the interest Legal Mailbag expressed last week in showing elementary administrators more love (“Wishing Elementary Got More Mailbag Love”), let’s get real. When it comes to
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag,
I am the principal of an elementary school and a loyal reader of your weekly column. I always appreciate the questions you tackle, though I have noticed that our youngest
In this seasonal episode, host Dan Schwartz and Shipman partner Peter Murphy unpack the workplace risks that often accompany end-of-year celebrations — from alcohol service to harassment concerns to wage-and-hour pitfalls. They offer practical, proactive tips for planning inclusive, safe,
Massachusetts has finalized a new salary range transparency law, An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency. If you have employees whose primary place of work is in Massachusetts, or you post roles that can be performed from Massachusetts or report
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
As an assistant principal in a large middle school, I have to search students from time to time who are accused of being in possession of contraband (you name it,
Connecticut school administrators often grapple with whether to discipline students for speech that occurs off school grounds and outside a school-sponsored activity (“off-campus speech”). Under Connecticut law, students may be disciplined, including suspended and/or expelled, for off-campus conduct if the
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Dear Legal Mailbag:
As is happening all over right now, students have been making “darts,” which are “Post-it”® notes made into paper planes with a straightened paperclip piece out of the end. It’s a
Bob Bombast, veteran member of the Nutmeg Board of Education, was surprised to read on social media the complaint of Tom Teacher, a popular teacher at Nutmeg Memorial High School. Tom announced his resignation from his employment with the Nutmeg Public
