Jan 15 2018
Did Your Employer Retaliate Against You? What You Need to Know
If you find out that your employer has broken the law, you might feel obligated to report it. And if you do, you will become what is often called a […]
Jan 10 2018
The Dialogue: The Shifts That #MeToo Are Creating in the Workplace
This text originally appeared on Connecticut Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz on January 10th, 2018. After a break for the holidays, my long-running discussion with Nina Pirrotti, an employee-side […]
Jan 8 2018
Partner Nina Pirrotti quoted in Hartford Business Journal: Amid growing scandals, more companies prioritize sexual harassment training
As it appeared on the Hartford Business Journal PATRICIA DADDONA Training to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace often takes a back seat to other priorities, employment lawyers say, but […]
Jan 3 2018
What is Disability Discrimination in the Workplace?
The increased awareness of sexual harassment and misconduct that swept the country in 2017 is an overwhelmingly positive development for Connecticut’s employees. However, if the #MeToo movement has a downside, […]
Dec 22 2017
Happy Holidays from Garrison!
On behalf of all the attorneys and staff at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. […]
Dec 13 2017
Garrison Collects Toys for News Station Toy Drive
Over the last few weeks, the attorneys and staff of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. have been collecting toys for “The Gr8 Holiday Give.” An annual event sponsored by […]
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Dec 8 2017
Server and Bartender Wage Violations: Know Your Rights
Across the country, most jobs require the employer to pay a set minimum hourly wage. In Connecticut, that minimum wage is $10.10 per hour worked, not including tax. However, the […]
Dec 1 2017
A Reminder About What Constitutes Sexual Harassment
With the stunning news that Matt Lauer was fired from NBC’s Today morning television program earlier this week amid allegations of sexual misconduct brought forward by his former colleagues, it […]
Nov 17 2017
Don’t Get Cheated Out of Overtime Pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, state and federal laws require workers to be properly paid for doing their job. Employers must pay overtime premiums, which is time and a half, to certain workers […]
Nov 10 2017
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Turns 40
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. recently hit a major milestone. For the past 40 years, the employment law firm has helped the people of Connecticut with their legal needs. […]
Nov 3 2017
Spotting Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
Race relations remain a consistent discussion topic in our country. Certain types of discrimination, and where it happens, are not tolerated and against the law. Racial discrimination is one of […]
Nov 1 2017
Garrison, Levin-Epstein Receives “Best Law Firm” Honors From U.S. News & World Report
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report has selected us among its “Best Law Firms” in the New Haven area. Garrison, […]
Oct 27 2017
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Lawyers Recognized for Their Work
The employment attorneys at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti have recently been honored by several esteemed legal organizations for their work and devotion to their clients. Best Lawyers in America […]
Oct 19 2017
Yes, Pregnancy Discrimination is Real
When we hear the term employment discrimination, our first thoughts may be a woman not getting paid the same amount as a male counterpart, or being treated adversely because of […]
Oct 5 2017
The Dialogue: About Firing Employees and Negotiating Severance Agreements
This text originally appeared on Connecticut Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz on October 5th , 2017 The Dialogue – an occasional online discussion between myself and a prominent employee-side […]
