HOW THE NEW MARIJUANA LAW IMPACTS EMPLOYERS IN CT

-Article from SBDC On June 22, 2021, Governor Lamont signed the Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis into law, legalizing the use of recreational marijuana in our state. The new law allows adults (21 and older) to have on their person up to 1.5 ounces … [Read More...] about HOW THE NEW MARIJUANA LAW IMPACTS EMPLOYERS IN CT

NEW LAW-MUST REPORT CYBERSECURITY BREACHES

Connecticut state law requires any person who conducts business in the state and experiences a breach of security involving computerized data to provide notice to the Office of the Attorney General in addition to state residents who may be affected. Anyone who conducts business in Connecticut and … [Read More...] about NEW LAW-MUST REPORT CYBERSECURITY BREACHES

WHAT IS A FRINGE BENEFIT AND ARE THEY TAXABLE?

The subject of taxation of employee benefits made rare headlines earlier this month when a New York grand jury indicted the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, for tax crimes relating to unreported fringe benefits. The indictment alleges that Weisselberg … [Read More...] about WHAT IS A FRINGE BENEFIT AND ARE THEY TAXABLE?

HR QUESTION ABOUT MANDATORY VACCINES

Q: We made the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for our employees and asked each employee to show their vaccination card to our HR manager. One of our employees misplaced their card, and another submitted a card that’s photocopied and blurry. How should we handle situations like this, where the employee … [Read More...] about HR QUESTION ABOUT MANDATORY VACCINES

EMPLOYERS NEED TO UPDATE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS

Several recent legal and cultural changes may influence the practices and policies of employers and their expectations of employees. Reviewing and revising employee handbooks is an important step that employers can take to ensure their practices and policies are compliant with the applicable … [Read More...] about EMPLOYERS NEED TO UPDATE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS

TAX FREE THIS WEEK!!!

Connecticut's annual sales tax free week runs from Aug. 15 through Aug. 21. Retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales and use tax during this week. The exemption applies to each eligible item costing under $100, regardless of how … [Read More...] about TAX FREE THIS WEEK!!!

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Do you know about our new home at the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center?

The Chamber of Commerce is now located within the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center in Tyler Square.  Please come visit us at 1320 Main Street, Suite 27, Willimantic.  Our new home is 6000 square feet with plenty of meeting spaces: small offices, board room and a community room.  We even have a kitchen so there is always coffee on and cold water in the fridge so you can stop by with a client, customer or colleague.  Our visitors center with tourism related information is in the foyer and our Business Resource Center is now large enough for us to expand and include workforce development assistance.  If you own a business or would like to start one, be sure to come by so we can guide you through the process.  We have the best partners like the Small Business Development Center, Women’s Business Development Center and SCORE.  Please call in advance for a meeting at 860-428-7739 or email info@WindhamChamber.com.  Looking forward to giving you each a tour of our new home AND YOUR new home!

Do you know about our new home at the Eastern Veterans Community Center?

The Chamber of Commerce is now located within the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center in Tyler Square.  Please come visit us at 1320 Main Street, Suite 27, Willimantic.  Our new home is 6000 square feet with plenty of meeting spaces: small offices, board room and a community room.  We even have a kitchen so there is always coffee on and cold water in the fridge so you can stop by with a client, customer or colleague.  Our visitors center with tourism related information is in the foyer and our Business Resource Center is now large enough for us to expand and include workforce development assistance.  If you own a business or would like to start one, be sure to come by so we can guide you through the process.  We have the best partners like the Small Business Development Center, Women’s Business Development Center and SCORE.  Please call in advance for a meeting at 860-428-7739 or email info@WindhamChamber.com.  Looking forward to giving you each a tour of our new home AND YOUR new home!