Oct 23 2024
My Employer Wants Me to Sign a Non-Compete. What Should I Do?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I wanna ask you a question that I get all the time and I […]
Oct 16 2024
Why You Should Not Communicate with Your Employment Lawyer Via Your Work Computer or Work Email
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought I’d give you a hypothetical and then you can answer it for our […]
Oct 9 2024
Every Garrison Law Attorney Recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers
Garrison Law is proud that all six of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Super Lawyers® for our dedication to protecting the rights of Connecticut’s employees. […]
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Oct 9 2024
Can a Connecticut Employee Receive Both Severance Pay and Unemployment Benefits?
Summary: As of January 1, 2024, Connecticut law (Public Act 21-200) bars individuals from receiving both severance pay and unemployment benefits for the same weeks. For instance, if an employee […]
Oct 2 2024
Can an Employee Get a Reasonable Accommodation to Help Them Commute To or From Work?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I wanna talk about a client who came to me because she has cataracts. […]
Sep 25 2024
If I Was Hired as a Remote Worker, Can I Be Forced to Work In-Person?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about a potential client who gets an offer letter that […]
Sep 18 2024
What is Blue Penciling, and How Does It Affect Connecticut Employees With Non-Competes?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: We’re gonna talk about non-competes – something that we cover quite a bit on these […]
Sep 11 2024
Can Employees Be Fired Because They Are Recovering from or in Treatment for Alcoholism or Addiction?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna chat about today? Goodbaum: I saw a story on the news recently about a guy who graduated from […]
Sep 9 2024
Connecticut Law Tribune Quotes Josh Goodbaum on Federal Court Race Discrimination Case
Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in a Connecticut Law Tribune article about race discrimination claims involving an alleged hostile work environment and retaliatory termination. The article discusses […]
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Sep 4 2024
Can I File a CHRO or EEOC Claim Without a Lawyer? Should I?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, the law is full of acronyms, and employment law is no exception. […]
Aug 28 2024
Can You Be Fired for Having an OnlyFans Page?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I had an interesting consultation this week, and I’m hoping that you can shed some […]
Aug 21 2024
What Legal Protections Do Employees Have Against Bullying in the Workplace?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about bullying – a big topic for a lot of […]
Aug 15 2024
Two Garrison Law Partners Named 2025 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year”
The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized five attorneys at Garrison Law for our work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees, with two selected for the “Lawyer of the […]
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Aug 14 2024
When to Ask for a Reasonable Accommodation
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hey, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, I want to talk about reasonable accommodations for disabilities, and in particular, […]
Aug 12 2024
Garrison Law Celebrates the Retirement of Joe Garrison
On August 2, 2024, the attorneys and staff of Garrison Law gathered at the New Haven Country Club to celebrate the retirement of our founder and partner Joe Garrison from […]
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