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

Jul 17 2019

AARP sues Yale over financial penalties in workplace wellness program

As it appeared in FierceHealthCare.com by Paige Minemyer AARP has filed suit against Yale University, alleging its employee wellness program forces workers to reveal sensitive health information to the college […]

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Jul 17 2019

Wellness Program Faces GINA Challenge

As it appeared in Politico … The AARP Foundation has filed a class action lawsuit against Yale alleging that its employee wellness program, which requires workers to take certain medical […]

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Jul 17 2019

Yale University Hit with Class Action Over Wellness Program’s Mandatory Opt-Out Fees

As it appeared on ClassAction.org by Erin Gilmore Yale University faces a proposed class action lawsuit over the mandatory fees charged to union members who opt out of the university’s […]

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Jul 16 2019

Workers Sue Yale Over Wellness Program’s Fines

As it appeared on Law360 By Emily Brill Law360 (July 16, 2019, 8:57 PM EDT) — A trio of Yale University workers sued the school in Connecticut federal court Tuesday […]

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Jul 16 2019

Workers Sue Yale Over Wellness Program

As it appeared on the AARP Foundation website Employees forced to pick either privacy or penalties, AARP Foundation says by Kenneth Terrell, AARP As many as 5,400 workers at Yale […]

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Jul 15 2019

Overtime Compensation Concerns? Overtime Is Complicated, But Achievable

If you are paid by the hour, your livelihood may, in part, be dependent on your overtime income. When it comes to overtime compensation, employers are required to follow both […]

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Apr 24 2019

Four Garrison, Levin-Epstein Partners Selected to Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide for 2019

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Joseph Garrison, Stephen Fitzgerald, Nina Pirrotti, and Joshua Goodbaum have been selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide for 2019. […]

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Mar 21 2019

News coverage of lawsuit filed by Partner Nina Pirrotti: CCSU president releases statement on federal lawsuit filed by former campus police officer

As it appeared on The Bristol Press Written by Charles Paullin NEW BRITAIN – An officer of the Central Connecticut State University Police Department has filed a lawsuit in federal […]

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Mar 20 2019

News coverage of lawsuit filed by Nina Pirrotti, Joshua Goodbaum, and Elisabeth Lee: Campus Cop: Repeated Rapes by Fellow Officer Ignored at CCSU

As it appeared on the Connecticut Law Tribune and Yahoo Finance A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges a female CCSU police officer was raped three times by a fellow officer. […]

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Mar 18 2019

The Dialogue: Listening to Employee-Side Attorneys For Employer Tips About #MeToo

As it appeared on The Connecticut Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz Readers of the blog will no doubt know that it’s been far too long since I had Nina […]

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Mar 15 2019

Partner Nina Pirrotti published in the Connecticut Law Tribune: #MeToo Should Really Be #AllofUs

As it appeared on the Connecticut Law Tribune As a civil rights lawyer and former prosecutor devoted to empowerment, I rejoiced when the #MeToo movement went viral in October 2017. […]

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Mar 14 2019

Have You Been Placed on a Performance Improvement Plan?

Big Picture Perspective on a Difficult Situation In an ideal world, an employer will facilitate and support an employee’s ability to grow, thrive, and succeed at work. By performing well, […]

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Feb 7 2019

Immigration, Ethnicity, and Language – Protecting Your Workplace Rights Based on Your National Origin

The United States is home to more immigrants than any other country in the world.  In fact, more than 40 million immigrants live in the United States, nearly quadruple the […]

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Jan 31 2019

Damaging Workplace Retaliation and What to Do if It Happens to You

Since 2009, nearly half of all complaints filed with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission allege retaliation. What is retaliation, and why are 44% to 48% of alleged workplace […]

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Jan 28 2019

What You Need to Know About Non-Compete Agreements

Non-compete agreements were originally intended to protect companies from losing market share or other private information if their executives took a job with a competitor. The idea is that company […]

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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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