Blog Posts by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C.

Sep 6 2021

Partner Nina Pirrotti Featured on NBC Connecticut to Discuss Higher Starting Salaries for College Graduates and its Potential Positive Impact on All Employees

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti appeared on NBC Connecticut to discuss rising starting salaries for recent college graduates. You can find the full segment here. On […]

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Aug 31 2021

Partner Nina Pirrotti Featured in Connecticut Law Tribune Article Regarding an Employment Lawsuit Involving FMLA

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was recently featured in a Connecticut Law Tribune article discussing an employment lawsuit alleging that a McDonald’s employee was fired for […]

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Aug 27 2021

Partner Nina Pirrotti Featured on NBC Connecticut to Discuss The ‘Great Resignation’

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was featured on NBC Connecticut to discuss why so many employees are contemplating leaving their jobs this year. You can watch […]

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Aug 20 2021

Officers file suits over sex discrimination, retaliation

As it appeared in the Shoreline Times MADISON — Three female officers have filed lawsuits, alleging a pattern of sexual discrimination and retaliation within the town’s police department, where they […]

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Aug 19 2021

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partners Named To Best Lawyers In America for 2022

Best Lawyers in America© has recognized all six partners at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees. Best Lawyers® is one […]

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Aug 4 2021

Workers’ Compensation in CT | Can Getting Hurt Cause Employment Issues?

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I think we can talk about workers’ compensation and in particular, the employment status of […]

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Jul 27 2021

New Developments Surrounding Non-Compete Agreements

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we going talk about today? DeMatteis: Today, we’re going to talk about non-competes. There’s been a huge development in non-competes […]

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Jul 22 2021

Can Employers Force Pregnant Women to Get Vaccinated?

Josh Goodbaum: Hi Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Josh Goodbaum: I thought we could return to the topic of COVID and vaccines […]

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Jul 16 2021

Partner Amanda Dematteis Featured In Law360 Article On Ada Concerns Amidst Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Amanda DeMatteis was featured in a Law360 article, discussing the interplay between employers mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and employee rights under the Americans […]

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Jul 7 2021

The Federal Government Says Employers Can Mandate the COVID Vaccine, with Some Exceptions

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda.  What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk a bit about COVID-19 in the workplace, and although we’ve […]

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Jun 30 2021

What Protects Whistleblowers From Retaliation?

Nina Pirrotti: Hey Steve. Steve Fitzgerald: Hi Nina. Nina Pirrotti: I understand that we’re talking about whistleblowers today and in particular, a couple of Connecticut statutes that protect whistleblowers. Maybe […]

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Jun 22 2021

Partner Nina Pirrotti Featured In Connecticut Law Tribune Article On Emerging Labor Issues

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was featured in a Connecticut Law Tribune article, discussing her passion for helping employees in Connecticut who have faced workplace harassment […]

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Jun 18 2021

Partners Amanda DeMatteis and Josh Goodbaum Address the 2021 Connecticut Legal Conference

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Amanda DeMatteis and Josh Goodbaum spoke at the Connecticut Bar Association’s 2021 Connecticut Legal Conference. The virtual event – usually held at the […]

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Jun 17 2021

State lawmakers recently passed a new act about wage transparency. What does this mean for Connecticut employees?

You may have heard that, last week, Governor Lamont signed into law the Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Range for a Vacant Position.  The title of the law is […]

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Jun 16 2021

Separation and Severance Agreements | End Of Employment | What You Need To Know

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today?  Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about separation agreements or severance agreements. A lot […]

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Client Experiences

During a very difficult employment situation, I was referred to Joe Garrison. Recognizing the volatile and time sensitive nature of my employment situation, Mr. Garrison met with me immediately (on the weekend no less). He listened to the details of my case, was able to think through possible creative solutions to offer the employer, and was responsive to my myriad of questions. He understood my concerns about litigation versus settlement, and he worked to find the best resolution possible. I am grateful to have had his support at a very difficult time. —J.C., New Haven, CT

You will never meet a more knowledgeable and compassionate professional than Steve Fitzgerald. My employment situation was very complex, and Attorney Fitzgerald kept me focused while remaining extremely adept and “thinking on his feet.” Should the need present itself again, I would never seek anyone else’s counsel regarding employment issues. I cannot recommend him highly enough. — J.R., New Haven, CT

Nina Pirrotti provided outstanding legal advice and was trustworthy, dependable, and responsive. From the start, I was confident that her knowledge and experience would obtain favorable results. On a more personal note, I enjoyed working with her and her staff and felt I was included in every part of the process. The dedication, concern, and interest in me as a client was greatly appreciated, and Nina has earned my highest recommendation. — J.H., Monroe, CT

I recently found myself in need of a lawyer in handling a dispute with my former employer. I was fortunate to retain Josh Goodbaum as my legal counsel. His legal skills knowledge and professionalism shone through in every step of the process resulting in a very positive result. I highly recommend Josh if you find yourself in need of legal counsel. — S.R., Guilford, CT

When I go to a lawyer for advice, I am usually anxious, particularly the first meeting. Amanda DeMatteis was clear in describing my options and immediately set me at ease. Realistic assessment is important, and Amanda was clear as to how to set up the case and the direction she felt we should go. I had total confidence in her abilities and knew I was being well represented against a large corporation. More importantly, we were successful! —N.M., Haddam, CT

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