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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Dec 6 2022
Lawsuit Against AMR New Haven Ambulance Company Reveals ‘Sexist,’ ‘Boys Club’ Work Culture
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 […]
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Dec 5 2022
AMR sued by former EMT in New Haven over sexual assault claims
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 […]
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Nov 30 2022
Connecticut’s Clean Slate Law: What You Need to Know
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” […]
Nov 22 2022
$1.29 Million Settlement in Yale University Class Action Receives Final Approval
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 […]
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Nov 16 2022
Former Middletown Schools Chief May Have Sexually Harassed More Women, Lawsuit Claims
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 […]
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Nov 12 2022
Partner Nina Pirrotti Speaks at 16th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference
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 […]
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Nov 3 2022
Partner Nina Pirrotti Speaks at CBIA Employment Law Conference
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C Partner Nina Pirrotti presented in a panel at the CBIA Employment Law Conference in Farmington, Connecticut, on November 3, 2022. The CBIA Employment Law […]
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Nov 2 2022
Employment Rights for Pregnant Connecticut Workers
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What do you want to talk about today? DeMatteis: Well, I thought we would talk about pregnancy. So, I am very close […]
Oct 26 2022
Common Questions About Applying for Connecticut Unemployment Benefits
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we going to talk about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about unemployment. It’s kind of surprising that a […]
Oct 25 2022
Partner Nina Pirrotti Speaks in Practising Law Institute Program
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti spoke on a panel at the Practising Law Institute’s program “Psychological Issues in the Workplace 2022” on October 25th, 2022. “Psychological […]
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Oct 21 2022
Partner Nina Pirrotti Speaks Before American College of Physicians, CT Chapter
On October 21, 2022, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti gave a virtual talk to the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Nina’s program, entitled […]
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