Many web sites are dedicated to employment law and employee relations. Below are the Firm's favorites.
The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) is a professional organization dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of conflict resolution. Its website provides a myriad of information and resources on mediation, arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Employment Law Information Network provides employment law-related news, articles, forms, links, policies and discussion forums. The mega-employment law jury verdicts are reported here first.
Workforce Management is a leading journal dedicated to helping Human Resources professionals. Its web site provides up-to-date information on employment relations issues and trends ranging from sexual harassment to employment contracts to recruiting.
Business.gov is a comprehensive online resource guide designed to provide legal and regulatory information to America's small businesses including extensive information on employment laws and regulations.
The Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute is one of the most widely respected legal links. It provides specific sections each containing its own links to, for example, the U.S. Department of Labor, on a wide range of topics, including alternative dispute resolution, employment discrimination, labor law, pensions, unemployment compensation, and workplace safety.
The Connecticut Department Of Labor on its web site offers information directed specifically at individuals and employers in areas such as family medical leave, employment for minors, overtime and unemployment.
The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is the state agency that provides an administrative process to resolve discrimination complaints. Its web site includes general information, applicable laws and regulations, contacts and hearing decisions.
Cornell University ILR School Institute on Conflict Resolution provides third party facilitation and neutral services. This includes managing the “Alliance National Roster of Professional Workplace Neutrals.” including Neil Groberg who has been a participant in one of the Alliance's excellent training programs.
Don't laugh! Dilbert cartoons often explore why employment lawyers are in business to begin with.