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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jan 23 2019
Pregnancy: Know the Scope of Your Rights at Work
The dawn of 2019 may be a good time to think about the milestones ahead. For some women, one such milestone may be pregnancy. Becoming pregnant may raise lots of […]
Dec 17 2018
Identifying The Protections And Nuances To Your Employee Whistleblower Claim
It is unfortunate, but true, that violations of the laws, regulations, and municipal ordinances occur in the workplace. These violations could transpire in any number of ways: by a rogue […]
Dec 12 2018
Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable for Independent Contractors?
People commonly sign employment contracts to provide services without thinking critically about whether those contracts contain a non-compete clause. Employees hopefully know that they should be cautious about signing a […]
Nov 1 2018
Garrison, Levin-Epstein Receives “Best Law Firms” Honors from U.S. News & World Report for 2019
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers has ranked our firm in several practice categories in its annual […]
Oct 31 2018
Does Title IX Apply to Off-Campus Conduct?
On the surface, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is straightforward. The federal law states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, […]
Oct 30 2018
How to Get the Most Out of Your Employment Handbook
It is a common practice for employers to give handbooks to their new employees when they start work. But, as an employee, how often do you actually look at the […]
Oct 18 2018
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Attorneys Named 2018 Super Lawyers
Six attorneys from Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. have been recognized by Super Lawyers for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees in 2018. Super Lawyers is […]
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Oct 3 2018
Partner Nina Pirrotti in the Connecticut Law Tribune: Fellow Yale Student, Kavanaugh Contemporary: The Nominee Should Not Be Presumed Innocent
As it appeared on the Connecticut Law Tribune Too often the worst fears of these survivors are reinforced by those in power who fail to credit their allegations and take meaningful action […]
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Aug 31 2018
Medical Marijuana and Employment Law in Connecticut
Medical marijuana has been legal in Connecticut for a number of years now, but if you are employed in the state and legally use medical marijuana, how does it affect […]
Aug 22 2018
Partners Joseph Garrison and Stephen Fitzgerald Selected to Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Joseph Garrison and Stephen Fitzgerald have been selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide for 2018. This is the first […]
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 […]
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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