Sep 25 2024
If I Was Hired as a Remote Worker, Can I Be Forced to Work In-Person?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about a potential client who gets an offer letter that […]
Sep 18 2024
What is Blue Penciling, and How Does It Affect Connecticut Employees With Non-Competes?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: We’re gonna talk about non-competes – something that we cover quite a bit on these […]
Sep 11 2024
Can Employees Be Fired Because They Are Recovering from or in Treatment for Alcoholism or Addiction?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna chat about today? Goodbaum: I saw a story on the news recently about a guy who graduated from […]
Sep 9 2024
Connecticut Law Tribune Quotes Josh Goodbaum on Federal Court Race Discrimination Case
Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in a Connecticut Law Tribune article about race discrimination claims involving an alleged hostile work environment and retaliatory termination. The article discusses […]
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Sep 4 2024
Can I File a CHRO or EEOC Claim Without a Lawyer? Should I?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, the law is full of acronyms, and employment law is no exception. […]
Aug 28 2024
Can You Be Fired for Having an OnlyFans Page?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I had an interesting consultation this week, and I’m hoping that you can shed some […]
Aug 21 2024
What Legal Protections Do Employees Have Against Bullying in the Workplace?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about bullying – a big topic for a lot of […]
Aug 15 2024
Two Garrison Law Partners Named 2025 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year”
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 selected for the “Lawyer of the […]
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Aug 14 2024
When to Ask for a Reasonable Accommodation
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hey, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, I want to talk about reasonable accommodations for disabilities, and in particular, […]
Aug 12 2024
Garrison Law Celebrates the Retirement of Joe Garrison
On August 2, 2024, the attorneys and staff of Garrison Law gathered at the New Haven Country Club to celebrate the retirement of our founder and partner Joe Garrison from […]
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Aug 7 2024
Defamation in the Workplace: What Legal Rights Do Employees Have?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about a potential client that comes in to see us, […]
Aug 5 2024
The Wall Street Journal Quotes Josh Goodbaum on Political Speech and the Workplace
Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in a Wall Street Journal article about politics in the workplace. The article, entitled “It’s Getting Harder for Companies to Keep Politics […]
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Aug 1 2024
Second Circuit Affirms Garrison Law’s $11+ Million Jury Verdict for Injured Railroad Worker
On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a New York jury’s March 2023 verdict of $11.6 million for former locomotive engineer Scott Lupia. […]
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Jul 31 2024
Can I Be Fired for Using ChatGPT at Work? And Is It a Good Idea?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about artificial intelligence. We’re seeing it virtually everywhere. Whether it’s […]
Jul 29 2024
Lawdragon Selects Five Garrison Law Attorneys for Its 2024 “500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers” Guide
Five Garrison Law attorneys have been selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide for 2024. This marks the seventh annual release of the prestigious […]
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