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2 weeks ago |
cbia.com | Joe Budd
Gov. Ned Lamont has signed legislation designed to grow trade and businesses relationships between Connecticut and Puerto Rico. HB 5008, which originated in the Commerce Committee, passed both the House and Senate unanimously and was co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of legislators. The commission will consist of 23 appointments from the Governor, House and Senate leadership, and representation from Puerto Rico, a chamber of commerce, and a public institution of higher education.
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2 weeks ago |
cbia.com | Joe Budd
The following article first appeared in the News & Analysis section of Littler Mendelson’s website. It is reposted here with permission. On June 9, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a ruling in San Francisco AIDS Foundation v. Trump, temporarily blocking the enforcement of several provisions in executive orders issued earlier this year by President Trump.
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2 weeks ago |
cbia.com | Joe Budd
The following article was first posted in the Insights section of Mercer’s website. It is reposted here with permission. Employers want to use artificial intelligence-driven analytics to drive up benefits engagement but need the right foundation in place to generate these insights. One in two employers believe that acting on analytical insights will lead to improved employee performance and engagement.
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2 weeks ago |
cbia.com | Joe Budd
The following article was first published on Shipman & Goodwin attorney Dan Schwartz’ Connecticut Employment Law Blog. It is reposted here with permission. With the General Assembly wrapping up its session this month, it’s time to take a look at a few of the laws that have passed. The biggest set of changes impact a smaller subset group of employers (both public and private schools but some municipal positions too) but represent an expansion of the state’s leave laws.
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2 weeks ago |
cbia.com | Joe Budd
The Trump administration’s doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will cost Connecticut another $250 million annually. Tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports except those from the United Kingdom rose to 50% from June 4, up from the 25% imposed March 12. U.K. imports remain subject to the 25% tax, with possible changes or quotas starting July 9, 2025, depending on the status of current U.S. trade negotiations with that country.
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