By Glenn A. Duhl, Esq. Every new year brings change. This upcoming year will be no exception, and employers should be aware of several new employment laws taking effect in 2023. For readers of AffinEco’s Q4 newsletter, we have highlighted several of these new laws for the states in which we operate. Connecticut Minimum Wage
By Glenn Duhl, Esq. Recently, California, Washington, New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C enacted paid leave programs. A close look reveals key differences in how CT, NY and MA structure and fund their programs. Connecticut The Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave Act does not offer job
By Matt Ellis This summer, visitors to Stamford, CT saw a herd of unusual green animals spread across the streets and parks of downtown. There was a bear, a giraffe, a llama and even a T-Rex. The creatures were silent and posed no threat to public safety. They were topiaries designed to look like friendly
By L eigh Blander Inflation and supply chain delays continue to cause headaches for businesses around the world. Dock workers in two British cities just announced new strikes, which will further snarl supply chain routes. Ford Motor Co. announced that it expects to pay $1 billion more for car parts in Q3, due to shortages
By Leigh Blander Jaime Perez has been working at AffinEco for 15 years and continues to impress clients and his supervisors with every new responsibility he takes on. “Jaime is a very dedicated employee. He takes a lot of pride in his work and he likes to go above and beyond,” said Sandino Cifuentes, AffinEco
By Yasmeen Freightman As workers fluctuate between working from home and coming into the office, many building owners are looking for the right mix of flexibility and amenities to make the trip to work more worthwhile. We already know that today’s workforce wants to work in an environment that is clean and safe. Beyond that,
By Matt Ellis Predicting when workers will return in full to office buildings is a bit like trying to predict the stock market. Even as employers have heralded new return-to-office plans, workers have mostly opted to stay at home—whether because of concern over catching Covid-19 or, more recently, because of rising gas prices. A January
By Leigh Blander The pandemic has reinforced the importance of clean work spaces, especially now as more people head back to the office. A recent study revealed the office spots with the most bacteria. Here’s a list, starting with the dirtiest: Computer mouse Teapot Refrigerator Laptop Bathroom lock Hand sanitizer bottle Printer Light switch Kitchen
By Matt Ellis Over the years, AffinEco has spotlighted employees who go above and beyond the call of duty—performing extra work, finding and returning lost valuables, or sharing their positive attitude with others. Selvin Maldonado can check all those boxes, but the custodian for Norwalk, Conn.’s Wolfpit Integrated Arts School is being honored this month for
By Glenn Duhl The economic theory of supply and demand is axiomatic to American businesses: the less a commodity is available, the more desirable and valuable it becomes. Around the world, workers have become a commodity unto themselves. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 11.4 million job openings and 6 million unemployed
