Tag: DOL
‘Employee’ or ‘independent contractor’? DOL proposed definitions could save companies millions
The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts that, if finalized, the rule could result in net savings for employers of almost $481 million per year, most of that due to reduced litigation costs and fewer benefits payments.
Scholastic permanently closing Danbury facility; Bartaco, Suit Supply USA announce furloughs
The effect on Scholastic of the COVID-19 pandemic "includes significantly decreased revenue and customer counts as a result of widespread cancellation of orders across the book fairs, book clubs and scholastic education departments," according to the company's Senior Human Resources Manager Donna Millillo.
Malloy to address gender wage disparity
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Jan. 23 that the state would begin to look for ways to address the state's wage disparity between genders.
Conn. adds 300 jobs in November
Connecticut added just 300 jobs in November, according to the Connecticut Department of Labor.
Jobs data stumps analysts, labor officials
Recent jobs data have stymied analysts and labor officials, with the state’s unemployment rate rising to 9.1 percent in August from 8.3 percent a year earlier as the U.S. unemployment rate declined a full percentage point over the same period.
Healthy grant for NCC, colleges
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $12 million to Norwalk Community College and six other Connecticut schools.
Jobless rate back to 9.0
Connecticut's unemployment rate rocketed back up to 9 percent in August.
NCC, colleges land $12m grant
Norwalk Community College and six other schools landed $12 million in DOL funds to train workers for health careers.
Fairfield’s best retailers and restaurants ‘doing a lot of things right’
Like other retailers and restaurants, the Fairfield County entities among “the best in Connecticut” face still leery consumers
AFL-CIO leader for DOL
The governor again appointed a union leader as head of the Connecticut Department of Labor.
Union official to lead DOL
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy again appointed a union leader as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Labor, tapping AFT Connecticut President Sharon Palmer to lead DOL.
OSHA cites Bridgeport co. in death
OSHA cited a Bridgeport company in the February death of a worker who fell while installing skylights.
DOL: Contractors can blow the whistle
The U.S. Department of Labor ruled that independent contractors can receive whistleblower protection and benefits.
Help Wanted: Labor chief
If Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s choice for labor commissioner seemed out of sync with his other senior administrative posts – economic development the primary...