Employment Matters - Travel Tuesday: Doing Business in Connecticut

Episode #632, Employment Matters, November 19, 2024

James Leva, Employment and Labor Partner, recently appeared on the Employment Law Alliance's Employment Matters podcast in an episode, "Doing Business in Connecticut," to discuss key employment law issues for businesses in the state. His discussion covered the use and potential legislative changes surrounding noncompete and restrictive covenant agreements. He also emphasized the importance of general compliance with evolving employment laws, focusing on upcoming changes to Connecticut's sick leave law, which will expand coverage to all employers by January 2025. Finally, Leva touched upon the challenges multistate companies face in drafting consistent employee handbooks and policies across different jurisdictions.
 
James Leva represents employers in a wide range of industries. His practice encompasses defending employers against various employment-related claims such as discrimination, harassment, whistleblower actions, and retaliation, before both state and federal courts and government agencies. Beyond litigation, Leva routinely advises clients on day-to-day compliance with employment laws, assists in protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and handles matters related to restrictive covenant agreements, including preparation, strategy, and litigation.
 
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