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News & Media
Publications, legislative testimony, and media appearances by Stephen Polauf.
Publications
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.
Hartford Business Journal · Feature
Legislative Testimony
Connecticut General Assembly, Judiciary Committee · March 10, 2025
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.
Podcasts & Other Media
The Subscription Attorney with Mathew Kerbis · LinkedIn Live · February 24, 2026
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.