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

Begins at 1:30:32 here. Joshua Goodbaum: Thank you, Chairman Sanchez, Ranking Member Ackert, distinguished Members of the Committee. My name is Josh Goodbaum, and I’m a partner in the law […]

On February 7, 2023, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum testified to the Labor and Public Employees Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly regarding a proposed bill […]

Summary: Connecticut employees with physical or mental disabilities can request a reasonable accommodation by taking three steps. First, submit a written request to your employer. Second, provide medical certification from […]

The end of an employment relationship, whether it was unexpected or voluntary, can come with several questions about what comes next. One of these questions is likely, “When will I […]

Summary: In Connecticut, sexual harassment laws protect both employees and job applicants. If you experience harassment during the application or interview process, you have legal rights under Section 46a-60(b)(8). You […]

On January 10, 2023, Connecticut dispensaries opened for the sale of recreational marijuana for the first time in the state’s history. Employees who choose to partake may have some questions, […]

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What’re we going to talk about today? DeMatteis: Let’s talk about non-competes. Of course, we’ve talked about them before, but there’s actually […]

Nichols Kaster PLLP, acting as lead counsel with Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti serving as their local counsel, filed a lawsuit last year on behalf of plaintiffs Chris Carrigan, Michael […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in an article published by the American Bar Association (ABA) about what to consider before dating a law firm […]

A lawsuit has been filed against New Haven’s primary ambulance service provider, American Medical Response (AMR), alleging sexual harassment, discrimination, and a hostile work environment which some employees described as […]

As it appeared on Fox 61 WTIC-TV NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A former AMR New Haven EMT claims in a lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted and the company didn’t […]

Changes are coming to the way Connecticut employers can investigate and use the criminal background information of current and prospective employees. A new Connecticut statute known as the “Clean Slate” […]

On November 22, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted final approval to a $1.29 million settlement between Yale University and thousands of Yale employees represented […]

As It Appeared In The Register Citizen MIDDLETOWN — An amendment to a federal lawsuit filed by an education official claims anonymous statements sent to the Board of Education show […]

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti gave a presentation at the American Bar Association’s 16th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference on November 12, 2022. Nina was […]