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February Jobs Report Highlights Troubling Trends

February’s employment report highlighted several troubling trends for Connecticut’s labor market as employers navigate growing economic headwinds. Employment declined by 4,200 (-0.2%) last month, erasing…

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DOL Releases Proposed Rule on Joint Employment Status

The following article first appeared in the News & Analysis section of Littler…

Senate Passes Sweeping AI Mandates

The Connecticut Senate this week approved one of the most far‑reaching artificial intelligence policy…

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Lawmakers Review Sweeping AI Bill

State lawmakers held a Feb. 26 public hearing on...

IRS Releases Annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams

The IRS announced its annual list of tax scams...

Connecticut Economy

Trade Wars: US Tariffs Spark Retaliation

Update: The Trump administration granted automakers a one-month exemption...

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What Manufacturers Should Know About ICE Enforcement

With recent changes in federal immigration policy, many manufacturers...

Healthcare

Healthcare Workforce Bill Sent for House Action

The General Assembly’s Public Health Committee unanimously approved a...

The Connecticut legislature's Finance Committee: Feb. 26 public hearing

Budget Debate: ‘Prioritize Affordability, Economic Growth’

CBIA president and CEO Chris DiPentima this week called...

Energy

Businesses Face Major Costs from Super Fund Bill

Connecticut legislation creating a climate change super fund comes...

Court Decisions Prompt Workers’ Compensation Fix

State lawmakers are reviewing legislation prohibiting retirees from seeking...

Regulatory Reform

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Broad Support for Apprentice Hiring Reforms

Legislation reforming the state’s archaic apprentice hiring laws drew...

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