Aug 27 2025
Is There Any Legal Limit on Executive Compensation?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about executive compensation. There have been a number of questions, […]
Aug 21 2025
Five Garrison Law Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America®
The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized five attorneys at Garrison Law for our work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees, with two partners selected for the “Lawyer of […]
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Aug 20 2025
Does It Matter If You Work as an Employee or an Independent Contractor?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about the classification of a person as an employee or […]
Aug 13 2025
What Employees Can Learn About Workplace Sexual Relationships from the Coldplay Kiss Cam
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: Oh, I want to imagine that you are the CEO of a tech company, […]
Aug 11 2025
Amanda DeMatteis Appointed to Board of the National Employment Lawyers Association
Garrison Law is proud to announce that our partner, Amanda DeMatteis, has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Board of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA). Amanda […]
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Aug 11 2025
All Four Garrison Law Partners Selected to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide
Garrison Law is proud to announce that all four of our partners have been selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide for 2025. This […]
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Aug 6 2025
Five Reasons a Plaintiff Should Consider Settling Their Employment Case Instead of Going to Trial
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about negotiation. So, let’s imagine that a client comes to […]
Aug 4 2025
Garrison Law Visits Block Island on Company Summer Retreat
Last week, the attorneys and staff of Garrison Law took a well-deserved break to enjoy a summer company outing on Block Island, located off the coast of Rhode Island. The […]
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Jul 30 2025
Can Your Employer Control Whether You Wear Makeup to Work?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about makeup. I have makeup on today. I do not […]
Jul 23 2025
A Jurisdictional Trap for Plaintiff’s Lawyers
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk to our fellow employment lawyers, both in Connecticut and across […]
Jul 22 2025
Have You Been Placed on a Performance Improvement Plan?
Big Picture Perspective on a Difficult Situation In an ideal world, an employer will facilitate and support an employee’s ability to grow, thrive, and succeed at work. By performing well, […]
Jul 16 2025
Sexual Harassment and the Imbalance of Power
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: NPR has published a number of articles this year about a year-long investigation it has […]
Jul 9 2025
What Are the CHRO and the EEOC, and Why Are They Significant in Employment Law?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hey, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about the CHRO and the EEOC. Employment law is full […]
Jul 2 2025
What Did the US Supreme Court Decide in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about a new Supreme Court decision. For reference, we’re doing […]
Jun 30 2025
Garrison Law Attorneys Participate in 2025 NELA Convention
Last week, our partners Nina Pirrotti and Amanda DeMatteis and associate Meaghan Kirby attended the 2025 convention of the National Employment Lawyers Association in Baltimore. Nina and Amanda each presented […]
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