Mar 12 2021
Uncertainty About Unemployment
March 2021 is here. It’s alarming to think that this month marks one year since Connecticut confirmed its first COVID-19 case, shut down its schools, and – most notably – […]
Posted by Elisabeth J. Lee in Employment Law
Feb 2 2021
Using the ADA
“I’m afraid to request an accommodation under the ADA, because I’m afraid that my employer will treat me differently when it knows about my disability.” This is a common question […]
Posted by Elisabeth J. Lee in Employment Law
May 18 2020
Non-Competes in the COVID-19 Era
Many employers require their employees to sign non-compete agreements, either upon hiring or during the course of employment. A non-compete agreement – for those who are unfamiliar – is a […]
Posted by Elisabeth J. Lee in Employment Law
May 13 2020
May 20 is Around the Corner, and I’m Scared to Go Back to Work
For the last two months, our Connecticut communities have been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of today (May 13), there have been 34,333 confirmed COVID-19 cases; there are 1,189 […]
Posted by Elisabeth J. Lee in Employment Law
Oct 30 2018
How to Get the Most Out of Your Employment Handbook
It is a common practice for employers to give handbooks to their new employees when they start work. But, as an employee, how often do you actually look at the […]
Posted by Elisabeth J. Lee in Commentary