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Connecticut Employment Law 2026

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
New York CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
HRCI Approved 6 Total
CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved 7 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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6 hours
Anthony Minchella
Cindy Cieslak
Megan Bryson
Marianne Monroy
Gregory Reilly
With Anthony R. Minchella from Minchella & Associates, LLC + 4 others

Tue, Oct 06, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102754

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Overview

Key Leave Issues, Common Discrimination Claims, Independent Contractors, and More

Whether you are new to employment law, or you are looking to freshen up your knowledge, this seminar is for you! This online seminar gives you an overview of current trends and best practices in employment law. From essential guidelines for accommodating employees to recent developments concerning non-compete and confidentiality agreements, get the information you need to stay on the cutting edge and mitigate litigation risks. Register today!

  • Stay informed of new local and state employment laws.
  • Examine essential guidelines for ensuring compliance with leave laws.
  • Discover best practices for hiring and terminating employees.
  • Uncover practical guidance for handling discrimination and harassment cases.
  • Unearth the latest wage and hour law developments and guidance.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. State and Local Employment Laws Update
  2. Family and Medical Leave: What You Must Know
  3. Wage and Hour Law: Best Practices and Current Developments
  4. ADA Accommodations: Ensuring Legal Best Practices
  5. Non-Solicitation, Non-Compete, and Confidentiality Agreements
  6. Hiring and Firing Employees
  7. Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Claims
  8. Ethical Issues in Employment Law

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Product ID 102754

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
New York CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
HRCI Approved 6 Total
CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved 7 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. State and Local Employment Laws Update

  2. Family and Medical Leave: What You Must Know

    1. State and Local Leave Laws
    2. FMLA
    3. USERRA
    4. Best Practices for Creating and Updating Leave Policies
    5. Common Issues and Answers
    6. Mitigating Litigation Risks
  3. Wage and Hour Law: Best Practices and Current Developments

    1. Hours Worked
    2. Employee Classification
    3. Independent Contractors - The Latest Developments
    4. Special Considerations for Remote Workers
    5. New Salary Thresholds
    6. Overtime Exemptions: What You Need to Know
  4. ADA Accommodations: Ensuring Legal Best Practices

  5. Non-Solicitation, Non-Compete, and Confidentiality Agreements

  6. Hiring and Firing Employees

    1. Reference Checks: Top Considerations
    2. Interview Questions - Avoiding Common Perils
    3. Applicant Screening and Social Media
    4. New Hires: Necessary Paperwork and Documentation
    5. Keeping a Paper Trail: Why It Matters
    6. Severance and Release Packages: What You Need to Know
    7. Discipline and Termination: Legal Dangers
  7. Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Claims

    1. Burdens of Proof: Title VII and Other Considerations
    2. How Employers Can Satisfy Burdens of Production
    3. Burden of Persuasion: Establishing Pretext for Discrimination
    4. Common Claims
    5. Employer Documentation That Makes or Breaks Claims: With Examples
    6. Hot Topics and Trends in Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
  8. Ethical Issues in Employment Law

    1. Key Rules of Professional Conduct
    2. Confidentiality
    3. Privileged Communications
    4. Identifying and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

Who Should Attend

This basic level online seminar offers employment law essentials that will benefit:

  • Attorneys
  • Human Resource Personnel
  • Accountants
  • Paralegals

Speakers

Anthony R Minchella
Anthony R.
Minchella
Minchella & Associates, LLC
Cindy M Cieslak
Cindy M.
Cieslak
Rose Kallor, LLP
Megan E Bryson
Megan E.
Bryson
Coffey Modica LLP
Marianne Monroy
Marianne
Monroy
Garfunkel Wild, P.C.
Gregory B Reilly
Gregory B.
Reilly
FordHarrison
Speaker bio
Anthony R Minchella

Anthony R. Minchella

Minchella & Associates, LLC
Anthony Minchella

is the managing partner at the law firm of Minchella & Associates, LLC in Middlebury, Connecticut. He represents Fortune 50 financial services companies, physician groups, healthcare providers, small and large specialty products companies, and contractors. The principals and general counsel of these companies turn to Mr. Minchella and his firm to represent their interests in corporate governance, employment litigation, trade secret and non-competition litigation, unfair trade practice claims, department of labor investigations, and construction litigation. Sometimes, these companies choose Mr. Minchella as a trusted advisor and attorney to represent the company as local counsel in Connecticut state and federal court. He also represents corporate shareholders and LLC members in member and shareholder litigation, including dissolution and receivership actions that typically involve breach of fiduciary duty claims. Mr. Minchella's practice also involves representing individuals, including professionals and executives in employment, real estate litigation and other matters. He earned his B.A. degree from St. Bonaventure University and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law. Mr. Minchella is admitted in the Connecticut and New Jersey state courts; as well as the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; Eastern, Southern and Western districts of New York; and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Minchella has been recognized as a New England Super Lawyer for the past 13 years, is AV rated with Martindale Hubbell and is listed as a Best Lawyer for commercial litigation.

Speaker bio
Cindy M Cieslak

Cindy M. Cieslak

Rose Kallor, LLP
Cindy Cieslak

is a partner with Rose Kallor, LLP. Her practice focuses on all aspects of labor and employment litigation in state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies; including the defense of public sector and private employers against claims of discrimination, wage and hour violations, breach of contract, free speech retaliation, whistleblower retaliation, and other civil rights violations. Ms. Cieslak provides advice to employers regarding compliance with labor and employment laws. She conducts workplace investigations, prepares employee handbooks and best practices manuals for employers, and assists employers with affirmative action plans and compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to government contractors. Ms. Cieslak earned her B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from Pennsylvania State University and her J.D. degree from  University of Connecticut School of Law.

Speaker bio
Megan E Bryson

Megan E. Bryson

Coffey Modica LLP
Megan Bryson

is a seasoned attorney at Coffey Modica LLP, where she concentrates her practice on litigation and insurance defense. With over 15 years of legal experience, she has built a diverse portfolio that includes professional liability (such as medical malpractice), employment law, commercial litigation, product liability, and aviation law. Her work spans state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies, handling cases from inception through trial and appeal. Ms. Bryson also serves as outside counsel to a range of corporate clients, including an air charter operator and a global non-profit organization, with a notable focus on aviation law involving regulatory compliance and aircraft transactions. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and multiple U.S. District courts in Connecticut and New York. Ms. Bryson earned both her J.D. and B.A. degrees from the University of Notre Dame, where she studied philosophy and pre-professional (pre-med) disciplines.

Speaker bio
Marianne Monroy

Marianne Monroy

Garfunkel Wild, P.C.
Marianne Monroy

is a partner/director with Garfunkel Wild, P.C. Her practice areas include employment and workforce management, investigations, audits and regulatory compliance, and litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Ms. Monroy earned her B.A. degree from Brooklyn College and her J.D. degree from Pace University School of Law. She was selected for "Outstanding Women in Law" for 2016 by the Honorable A. Gail Prudenti and Hofstra University School of Law. Ms. Monroy is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in the New York state courts; New Jersey State courts; Connecticut state courts; United States Court of Appeals Second Circuit; United States District Court Southern District of New York; United States District Court Eastern District of New York; and  United States District Court, Northern District of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.

Speaker bio
Gregory B Reilly

Gregory B. Reilly

FordHarrison
Gregory Reilly

serves as the office managing partner for FordHarrison's New York City office and has more than 20 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, representing employers of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He has a proven track record representing management clients in labor and employment law matters, including substantial experience with class and collective actions, non-compete and non-solicitation disputes, as well as litigation pertaining to discrimination and workplace harassment, from inception through trial when necessary. Mr. Reilly advocates for employers operating in a host of industries including healthcare, retail, hospitality, and staffing. He regularly appears on behalf of clients in federal and state courts, and before administrative bodies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Mr. Reilly earned his B.S. degree from Cornell University and his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School. He is a member of the New York City Hospitality Alliance, Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy, Overseas Hong Kong Association, Dorothy Parker Society, and Irish American Bar Association of New York. Mr. Reilly is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

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