This is a release my future employer would like me to sign or I wont get hired and it's nothing to do with my job.Is this legal?

This is a very broad release and it is unclear why the hiring company may want you to sign it given your comment that it has nothing to do with...

Daily wage vs Hourly

Under CT law you can be paid by the day, provided the rate divided by the actual hours worked exceeds the minimum wage, which is currently $9.15.

Does work completed after a contract ends require payment to the contractor if they did the work while under contract?

Normally the contract between you and the independent contractor will determine the answer. The contract should have been drafted to cover this...

I am a volunteer firefighter for a town in connecticut, can i legally miss a work day due to obligations for my fire company?

Yes, provided you comply with the requirements of CT Statute 7-322c, which I've pasted below. Thank you for your service. Sec. 7-322c....

Does my employer have the right to terminate me because I smoke? Today I received a verbal warning because a fromal complaint.

CT Gen Statute 31-40s protects employees from discrimination or discipline for their off duty use of tobacco products. If you are smoking before...

Can a independent contractor who was fired file a law suit against you or a C.H.R.O. in Connecticut?

The first issue is whether he was truly an independent contractor or an employee. Employers often misclassify employees as independent...

We hired a "salaried employee" for a retail store who was supposed to work full time. She missed work 8 times, and we had to pay

The pay and docking rules for exempt employees are complex. Your question assumes several facts that may not be accurate. Although you considered...

Is it possible to win arbitration case against employer?

If you are a union employee, you are not covered by the at will doctrine. Instead, your labor agreement should have a "just cause" clause, which...

Ive been working for a company for 4 months. me and others work 10+hr shifts without a meal break.

CT law does require a 1/2 hour unpaid meal period for employees scheduled to work at least 7.5 hours a day. There are exceptions based on...

Generally, the situation you are describing requires the employer to pay you for all time you are required to remain at the workplace during a...