Mark Adams, EANE

Employers across CT should be preparing now for a broad series of workplace law changes arising from CT Public Act 26-12, a sweeping 124-page workforce legislation package that touches compensation practices, employee notices, workplace accommodations, workers’ compensation exposure, and industry-specific worker protections. While the legislation spans numerous employment topics, several provisions deserve immediate HR and […]

Navigating performance management and leave abuse has always been a challenge for Massachusetts employers under the state’s heightened Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law and its protections.  But a recent Superior Court Case involving the online furniture giant Wayfair yielded a $4.75 million jury verdict and stands as the first known Massachusetts jury verdict […]

Changes to pay transparency, AI governance, and workplace flexibility—make 2026 the year every employee handbook must evolve. This session prepares HR professionals to identify the top policies requiring updates and navigate compliance risks around privacy, DEI, and remote work. Participants will learn how to audit, update, and communicate handbook revisions that align with emerging laws […]

With state AI bias laws taking effect across the country, HR professionals must understand how automation impacts fairness and compliance. This webinar explores algorithmic accountability, disclosure requirements, and practical steps for bias audits and vendor oversight. Attendees will learn how to assess risk, build compliant AI policies, and strengthen human oversight in recruiting and performance […]

Data management has become one of HR’s most critical compliance challenges, with retention, privacy, and cybersecurity. This session guides employers through new state and federal recordkeeping timelines, digital storage best practices, and data destruction protocols. Participants will learn to build defensible retention schedules, mitigate over-retention risks, and conduct effective HR data audits.