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

Aug 21 2018

Partners Joseph Garrison & Joshua Goodbaum Publish Chapter on Employment Damages

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Joseph Garrison and Joshua Goodbaum once again have contributed a chapter in The Comprehensive Guide to Economic Damages, edited by Nancy J. Fannon […]

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Aug 15 2018

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partners Named 2019 Best Lawyers in America

Best Lawyers of America has recognized all five partners at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees. Best Lawyers is one […]

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Jul 2 2018

Partner Joshua Goodbaum Speaks on LGBT Rights at NELA Annual Convention

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum moderated and spoke on a panel at last week’s 2018 National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) Annual Convention – Connect • Build […]

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Jun 25 2018

The Persistence of Age Discrimination

George Burns said it well. “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” That quote may ring true for many of Connecticut’s more mature employees. Your […]

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Jun 13 2018

Partner Joshua Goodbaum Elected to Serve in CBA House of Delegates

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti partner Joshua Goodbaum has been elected to serve as a Delegate in the CBA House of Delegates. The House of Delegates is the policy-making body […]

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Jun 7 2018

Partner Nina Pirrotti Obtains $1 Million Settlement in Sexual Harassment Claim

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Nina Pirrotti obtained a $1 million sexual harassment settlement against a major Connecticut employer on behalf of a client who was sexually assaulted […]

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Apr 17 2018

Attorneys Joshua Goodbaum and Amanda DeMatteis Co-Moderate Judges’ Q&A

Earlier this month, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. attorneys Joshua Goodbaum and Amanda DeMatteis had the honor of co-moderating a question and answer session with three federal judges. “Three […]

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Apr 16 2018

What You Need to Know about Sick Leave in CT

A couple of years ago, National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health polled working adults concerning how their health impacts […]

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Apr 13 2018

Attorneys Joseph Garrison, Nina Pirrotti, and Amanda DeMatteis named Fellows of the American Bar Foundation

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Joseph Garrison, Nina Pirrotti, and Associate Amanda DeMatteis have recently accepted invitations to become Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). The ABF […]

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Apr 5 2018

Partner Nina Pirrotti interviewed by Connecticut Public Radio: Lawyers Say Esty’s Workplace Leadership Doesn’t Work In A #MeToo Moment

Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Nina Pirrotti was recently interviewed by NPR in connection with Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty’s failure to promptly discipline her former chief of staff after being […]

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Apr 3 2018

Is Drug and Alcohol Addiction Covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act?

We often hear that addiction is no different from any other chronic illness, like diabetes or heart disease or cancer. That may be true in the real world, but in […]

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Mar 27 2018

Can an Employer Require Employees to Speak Only English?

The United States is known as the world’s “melting pot,” with people from every corner of the globe and every culture and background who call our country home. Not surprisingly, […]

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Mar 26 2018

Large-Scale Layoffs and the WARN Act

Due to the ups and (specifically) downs of the U.S. economy over recent years, including the increasing outsourcing of manufacturing and other job sectors, a number of employers have downsized […]

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Mar 23 2018

Weight Discrimination: Is It Real?

Discrimination is an all-too-sad reality for many employees around the country, including here in Connecticut. Many people know that discrimination on the basis of race, skin color, religion, or gender […]

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Mar 21 2018

Understanding the Hostile Work Environment

You’ve probably heard the term “hostile work environment,” but do you know what it means? Some people think it’s just an overbearing boss. But a boss does not create a […]

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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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