Mar 1 2023
What To Do When You Witness Sexual Harassment In Your Workplace
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would chat about sexual harassment but in a little bit of a […]
Feb 22 2023
Reasonable Accommodations for Employees with Mental or Psychological Disabilities
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about reasonable accommodations. And when we think about reasonable […]
Feb 17 2023
Can Employees Take Time Off for Religious Holidays?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Well, we have a viewer question, which is pretty exciting. Employee wants a religious holiday […]
Feb 14 2023
Partner Josh Goodbaum Interviewed on Wall Street Journal Podcast
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partner Josh Goodbaum appeared today on the Wall Street Journal’s podcast As We Work. The Valentine’s Day-themed episode addressed consensual workplace relationships – a […]
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Feb 10 2023
Partner Josh Goodbaum To Present at the Annual Quinnipiac Health Law Journal Symposium
On Wednesday, February 15th, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum will serve as a panelist at the Quinnipiac University School of Law for its Health Law Journal’s […]
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Feb 8 2023
What Connecticut Employees Should Know About Workplace Recordings
Summary: In Connecticut, recording laws depend on the type of communication. For in-person conversations, only one party needs to consent, and that can be you! Recording without any party’s knowledge […]
Feb 7 2023
Testimony of Joshua Goodbaum to the Labor Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly
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 […]
Feb 7 2023
Partner Josh Goodbaum Testifies to the Labor and Public Employees Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly
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 […]
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Feb 2 2023
3 Steps Connecticut Employees Should Follow When Asking for a Reasonable Accommodation
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 […]
Jan 31 2023
Final Paychecks in Connecticut
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 […]
Jan 27 2023
Connecticut Sexual Harassment Laws for Prospective Employees
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 […]
Jan 26 2023
Recreational Marijuana is Now For Sale in Connecticut – What Should Employees Know?
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, […]
Jan 20 2023
FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
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 […]
Dec 27 2022
Xerox Inks $4.1 Million Deal Over In-House 401(k) Recordkeeper
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 […]
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Dec 16 2022
Josh Goodbaum Quoted in ABA Article about Consensual Romantic Relationships Between Law Firm Colleagues
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 […]
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