Source: https://polauflaw.com/insights/ Analysis and commentary # Polauf Law Blog [September 27, 2026 ## Connecticut’s Ban on Employment Promissory Notes: What Public Act 26-12 Changes for Employers and Workers A guide to Connecticut employment promissory notes, Public Act 26-12, training repayment agreements, statutory exceptions, and wage deductions. contractswage-and-hour]() [August 2, 2026LinkedIn ## Connecticut's New AI Law and the WARN Act: How Layoff Disclosures Will Change How Connecticut Public Act 26-15 will change WARN Act layoff disclosures, automated employment decision notices, and potential CFEPA liability. aiwarn-act]() [July 20, 2026LinkedIn ## Navigating Employee Leave: Responding to Leave Requests Under the FMLA A Connecticut employer guide to federal and state FMLA eligibility, required notices, deadlines, CT Paid Leave coordination, and disability benefits. fmlahr-compliance]() [July 15, 2026LinkedIn ## Wrongful Termination in an At-Will State: Stating a Cause of Action for Termination in Connecticut When Connecticut at-will employment can support wrongful-termination claims based on public policy, contracts, discrimination, or retaliation. wrongful-terminationemployment-litigation]() [July 7, 2026LinkedIn ## Blowing the Whistle: The Mechanics of Filing a Complaint Against an Employer Where to file an employment complaint in Connecticut: CHRO, Superior Court, or federal court, compared on fees, exhaustion, remedies, and forum choice. whistlebloweremployment-litigation]() [June 25, 2026LinkedIn ## Your Employer Just Handed You a Severance Agreement. 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