Apr 27 2021
How Does the American Rescue Plan Act Impact CT Employees?
Summary: As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect many, the federal government has stepped in to provide crucial support through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A key element of […]
Apr 15 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine & Returning to Work | Can You Be Forced To Get It?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. DeMatteis: I hear we’re going to talk about some COVID-related issues today. Goodbaum: Yeah, so we’re living in the age of a […]
Apr 12 2021
What is a Hostile Work Environment?
SUMMARY: When people mention working in a “hostile work environment,” they often mean different things. Legally, though, the term has a specific definition. For a workplace to be considered “hostile,” […]
Apr 8 2021
Wrongful Termination in CT Explained
Summary: “Wrongful termination” is a term many Connecticut employees use when they believe they’ve been unfairly fired or laid off. However, for a termination to be legally wrongful, there needs […]
Apr 8 2021
Partner Josh Goodbaum Featured in Article on Potential Issues Raised by Remote Work
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum was featured in an April 7 article in Law.com’s Connecticut Law Tribune focusing on cutting edge legal issues that are likely […]
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Mar 24 2021
Calling All Working Moms! Pregnancy and Motherhood Rights in the Workplace | CT Employment Law
SUMMARY: Working while pregnant comes with its challenges, but in Connecticut, you’re protected by state laws that offer strong support for pregnant women. You have the rights to continue working […]
Mar 22 2021
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | What Connecticut Employees Need to Know and How They Can Use FMLA
Summary: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides job-protected leave for employees who are dealing with their own or a family member’s serious health condition. Imagine Jane Smith, a […]
Mar 12 2021
Uncertainty About Unemployment
March 2021 is here. It’s alarming to think that this month marks one year since Connecticut confirmed its first COVID-19 case, shut down its schools, and – most notably – […]
Mar 10 2021
Partner Nina Pirrotti Featured in Article on Sexual Harassment in the Remote Workplace
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was featured in a March 10 article in Law.com’s The Recorder discussing the increase of digital sexual harassment claims in the work-from-home era. You […]
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Mar 7 2021
Partner Nina Pirrotti Appeared On The Dialogue: Pandemic Anniversary and Vaccines, #MeToo, Discrimination Cases and More
As it appeared on the Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz Today, I bring back one of my favorite recurring features – my conversations with employee-side attorney Nina Pirrotti. As […]
Mar 5 2021
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Testifies to Connecticut General Assembly Labor & Public Employees Committee in Support of Non-Compete Reform Bill
Update on September 22, 2021: Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. joins the Connecticut Law Tribune’s call for reform of Connecticut non-competes. On March 4, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, […]
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Mar 2 2021
Partner Nina Pirrotti Featured In New York Times Article Providing Insight Into Cuomo Sexual Harassment Inquiry
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti was featured today in a New York Times article providing insight into the pending sexual harassment investigation against New York Governor […]
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Feb 23 2021
Partners Nina Pirrotti and Josh Goodbaum Elected as James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partners Nina Pirrotti and Josh Goodbaum were elected as James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation. Nina and Josh are two of […]
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Feb 19 2021
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Testifies to Connecticut General Assembly Labor & Public Employees Committee In Support of Workers’ Rights and Reasonable Limitations on Non-Competes
On February 10, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partner Joshua R. Goodbaum submitted the following public testimony regarding the firm’s support of HB 6379: An Act concerning Workers’ Rights: […]
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Feb 9 2021
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against Westwood Ear, Nose & Throat
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