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Publications, appearances, and testimony

Media Archives

A selected list of media appearances, publications, and legislative testimony, arranged by date.

February 24, 2026  ·  Podcast / LinkedIn Live

The Subscription Attorney with Mathew Kerbis — Solo Practice Home Grown AI Solutions

Stephen joined Mathew Kerbis to discuss the practical AI systems he has built and deployed in his solo employment practice — how he creates and uses home-grown tools without a large firm budget.

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March 10, 2025  ·  Hartford Business Journal

Front-loading: The Silver Lining for Employers in CT's New Paid Sick Leave Law

Connecticut employers can front-load paid sick leave by providing the full annual amount at the start of the year, eliminating accrual tracking and carryover requirements. Stephen obtained formal Connecticut Department of Labor approval of wage deduction consent forms for this purpose.

March 10, 2025  ·  Connecticut General Assembly, Judiciary Committee

Testimony on S.B. 1442: Expanding Employer Liability Under CFEPA

Stephen testified in opposition to Senate Bill 1442, a CHRO-backed provision that would redefine "employer's agent" under CFEPA in a manner that would dramatically expand employer liability, departing from traditional agency law and federal standards.