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The Surprising Story of How Connecticut Became a British Colony

The Surprising Story of How Connecticut Became a British Colony

The story of Connecticut as a distinct colonial entity began in the early 17th century with the arrival of European explorers and settlers. While D...

QuantumCT Partners with IonQ to Enhance Quantum Computing Access in Connecticut

QuantumCT Partners with IonQ to Enhance Quantum Computing Access in Connecticut

QuantumCT Partners with IonQ to Enhance Quantum Computing Access in Connecticut

CVS Health Announces Split of Healthcare and Drugstore Operations, Impact on Hartford Unclear

CVS Health Announces Split of Healthcare and Drugstore Operations, Impact on Hartford Unclear

CVS Health Announces Split of Healthcare and Drugstore Operations, Impact on Hartford Unclear

Workplace Surveillance: Legal Boundaries for Employers on Camera and Audio Monitoring

Workplace Surveillance: Legal Boundaries for Employers on Camera and Audio Monitoring

Workplace Surveillance: Legal Boundaries for Employers on Camera and Audio Monitoring

East Haven Waterfront Colonial Home Listed for $1.175 Million

East Haven Waterfront Colonial Home Listed for $1.175 Million

East Haven Waterfront Colonial Home Listed for $1.175 Million

States Implement New Regulations for AI in Employment Decisions, Mandating Human Oversight and Disclosure

States Implement New Regulations for AI in Employment Decisions, Mandating Human Oversight and Disclosure

States Implement New Regulations for AI in Employment Decisions, Mandating Human Oversight and Disclosure

Collins Aerospace Seeks Manufacturing Engineer for Robotic Welding Implementation in Windsor Locks, CT

Collins Aerospace Seeks Manufacturing Engineer for Robotic Welding Implementation in Windsor Locks, CT

Collins Aerospace Seeks Manufacturing Engineer for Robotic Welding Implementation in Windsor Locks, CT

California Governor Signs Four Workplace AI Bills, Reshaping Employee Monitoring Landscape

California Governor Signs Four Workplace AI Bills, Reshaping Employee Monitoring Landscape

California Governor Signs Four Workplace AI Bills, Reshaping Employee Monitoring Landscape

The Hartford Seeks Contracting Analyst for Insurance and Investment Operations

The Hartford Seeks Contracting Analyst for Insurance and Investment Operations

The Hartford Seeks Contracting Analyst for Insurance and Investment Operations

WARN Act Mandates 60-Day Notice for Mass Layoffs, Outlines Worker Rights

WARN Act Mandates 60-Day Notice for Mass Layoffs, Outlines Worker Rights

The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires covered employers to provide a 60-day advance written notice to affected workers before a mass layoff or plant closing. This notice must also be given to the state dislocated worker unit and the chief elected official of the local government where the layoff occurs. The WARN Act applies to employers with 100 or more full-time employees and covers plant closings affecting 50 or more workers, or mass layoffs meeting specific thresholds. However, coverage is not universal, and some states have their own 'mini-WARN' laws with lower thresholds. If a notice is not given, workers are advised to investigate whether an exception applies or if the employer violated the law. Exceptions for shorter notice include faltering companies, unforeseeable business circumstances, and natural disasters, but these do not excuse giving no notice at all.

Hartford's Former Health Director Appointed CEO of Advancing Connecticut Together

Hartford's Former Health Director Appointed CEO of Advancing Connecticut Together

Liany E. Arroyo, who previously served as Hartford's health director, has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of Advancing Connecticut Together (ACT). Arroyo brings over two decades of experience in public health, government, and nonprofit leadership to her new role, which she will officially begin in January. During her tenure as the director of the City of Hartford's Department of Health and Human Services, Arroyo managed over 60 employees and oversaw departmental programs and budgets. Notably, she directed the city's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing testing and vaccination strategies aimed at improving access for underserved communities. She also played a key role in establishing health and housing protocols for homeless residents, securing additional funding, and strengthening community partnerships. Advancing Connecticut Together is a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services across Connecticut, including case management, emergency financial assistanc...

Connecticut State Education Resource Center Faces Scrutiny Over Bank Reconciliation Failures and Underreported Expenditures

Connecticut State Education Resource Center Faces Scrutiny Over Bank Reconciliation Failures and Underreported Expenditures

The Connecticut state auditor’s office has revealed that the State Education Resource Center (SERC) failed to comply with internal rules regarding bank reconciliations during fiscal years 2023 and 2024. Out of 72 reconciliations for its operating, reserve, and payroll accounts, 69 were not formally reviewed and approved, significantly increasing the risk of error and fraud. Additionally, SERC underreported vendor expenditures by over $13 million within the same period. SERC attributed these issues, in part, to turnover in its chief financial officer position and has informed auditors that corrective actions are being implemented.