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

Jun 8 2022

How to Work From Home Like a Champ: Lessons from an Employment Lawyer

Summary: With remote work now a lasting reality for many Connecticut employees, maintaining professionalism at home is essential. Key practices include dressing appropriately, setting up a dedicated workspace, following company […]

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Jun 6 2022

Partner Josh Goodbaum Elected to the Board of Governors of the CTLA

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum has joined the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA). With over 1,000 members, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers […]

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Jun 1 2022

What If You’re Hurt and Still Need to Work?

Betsy Ingraham: Hi, this is Betsy Ingraham, an attorney at the law firm of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti in New Haven, Connecticut, and we’re here today to talk about […]

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May 31 2022

Jordan Sala is Elevated to Secretary of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association

Attorney Jordan Sala is continuing her role as an officer of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association (“GBBA”). At the GBBA Annual Meeting on May 12, 2022 her election as Secretary […]

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May 25 2022

FMLA Leave: What Happens Next?

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about the FMLA. So, a number of Connecticut employees, and […]

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May 18 2022

Paid Leave Benefits for Connecticut Employees

Josh Goodbaum: Hey, Amanda! Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about Connecticut Paid Leave. This is a big thing […]

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Apr 22 2022

Partner Joe Garrison Selected as Honoree for NELA’s 2022 Gala Awards Celebration

The National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) recently announced that it has selected Joseph Garrison, partner and founder of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., as an honoree at the 2022 […]

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Apr 7 2022

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Joshua Goodbaum to Discuss Workplace Sexual Harassment at Federal Bar Association Event

On May 4, 2022, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Joshua Goodbaum will present to the Federal Bar Association on Workplace Romance and Changes in the Law of Sexual Harassment, […]

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Apr 6 2022

How to Increase a Disappointing Severance Offer

Stephen Fitzgerald: Hi, Nina. Nina Pirrotti: Hey, Steve! What are we going to talk about today? Fitzgerald: Well, I was thinking about the situations – you and I have experienced […]

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Mar 30 2022

Big Changes for Sexual Harassment & Assault Lawsuits

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about sexual harassment and sexual assault. Obviously very […]

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Mar 28 2022

Female EMT Files Lawsuit Against American Medical Response of Connecticut

A female emergency medical technician for American Medical Response of Connecticut (AMR), represented by Nina Pirrotti, Joshua Goodbaum, and Jordan Sala, has recently filed a lawsuit against the company.  Anna […]

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Mar 25 2022

Non-Competes Are A Problem. Here’s What You Can Do.

Summary: Non-compete agreements affect nearly 40% of Connecticut workers, yet their enforceability remains unclear under current law. Proposed legislation, House Bill 5249, seeks to reform this by limiting non-competes to […]

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Mar 23 2022

5 Steps If You Receive A Performance Improvement Plan From Your Employer

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about performance improvement plans – always something that’s scary to […]

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Mar 14 2022

Do Connecticut FMLA Laws Apply to Workplace Anxiety Victims?

Summary: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for employees with serious health conditions or those caring for ill family members. […]

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Mar 9 2022

$1.29 Million Settlement Reached in Yale University Class Action Lawsuit

Yale University employees represented by Connecticut employment lawyers Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. and Washington-based AARP Foundation have agreed to settle a 2019 class action lawsuit against the university.  […]

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Client Experiences

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

Josh Goodbaum truly outperformed my expectations. He was calm and steadfast throughout the entire process. He is a great communicator. Together, we were able to lay out a plan that in the end, not only got myself the outcome I was hoping for, but undoubtedly saved me valuable time and money as well. I cannot thank Josh and his firm enough for coming through for me in this time of uncertainty and stress.  — D.T.

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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