This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment group member, Bryce Simmons.
Effective November 8, 2026, New York employers will be subject to a personnel record law that creates rights for current and former employees while imposing several new
The Manufacturing Law Blog, published by Robinson & Cole LLP, addresses legal issues relevant to the manufacturing sector. It covers topics such as labor and employment law including workplace conduct and accommodations, immigration compliance particularly related to employment eligibility and Temporary Protected Status, intellectual property and technology agreements impacting manufacturing operations, and regulatory compliance. The blog also discusses risk management strategies for manufacturing companies, including safety and inclusion at workplace events, contract negotiation with technology providers, and avoiding disputes in IT projects. It highlights evolving legal developments affecting manufacturers and provides practical guidance for maintaining compliance and managing workforce challenges.
This post was co-authored by Labor + Employment group member, Bryce Simmons.
Effective November 8, 2026, New York employers will be subject to a personnel record law that creates rights for current and former employees while imposing several new…
This article was co-authored by Labor + Employment group lawyer, Christopher Costain.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to play a significant role in how employers streamline operations, simplify workflows, and increase productivity, some employers are turning to highly advanced…
On August 18, 2026, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued an update to a previous advisory to the health care industry warning against Medusa ransomware. The advisory…
This article was co-authored by Labor + Employment group lawyer, Christopher Costain.
Workplace issues can arise quickly and take many forms, from complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and bullying to policy and compliance violations related to workplace safety or…
A recent Hartford Business Journal article examined growing acquisition activity among aerospace and advanced manufacturing suppliers, including efforts to bring family-owned machine shops together under common ownership as manufacturers respond to increased demand and evolving supply chain needs.
When asked…
This article was co-authored by Labor + Employment group lawyer, Christopher Costain.
On May 29, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law comprehensive online safety legislation with significant impacts for employers, which takes effect on October 1, 2026. The…
This article was co-authored by Labor + Employment group lawyer, Christopher Costain.
In March 2026, a Connecticut bill was signed into law which sets new compliance standards for large warehouse employers that use production quotas and related metrics in…
This post was co-authored by Government Enforcement + White-Collar Defense Team lawyers Seth B. Orkand and Danielle H. Tangorre and Litigation group lawyer Mallori D. Thompson. This post was originally published as a Legal Update.
On April 10,…
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an emergency executive order on April 7, 2026, dispatching the Minnesota National Guard after Winona County requested assistance following a cyber attack disrupting its “critical systems and digital services.” The attack occurred on April 6,…
Critical infrastructure operators at the water treatment plant in Minot, North Dakota, were forced to resort to manual processes when its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system became inoperable as a result of a March 14, 2026, ransomware attack.…