Jan 17 2020
As the Connecticut Workforce Ages, Age Discrimination Law Must Evolve
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, by 2024, nearly 1 in 4 people in the labor force will be age 55 or older. The median age of Baby Boomers, […]
Dec 3 2019
The Dialogue: A Busy Year in Employment Law in 2019 with a Look Ahead to 2020
As it appeared on The Connecticut Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz It’s been far too long since our last installment from March 2019, but my ongoing dialogue with Nina Pirrotti, a prominent […]
Aug 30 2019
What to Expect When You Consult an Employment Lawyer
Most people who come to our office seeking an employment lawyer have concerns about the actions of their employer. These concerns involve issues that are wide-reaching: termination, harassment, demotion, discriminatory […]
Jul 18 2019
Religious Discrimination in the Workplace: What You Need to Know
In the last twenty years, reports of religious discrimination have more than doubled. While at least one survey finds the number of people experiencing bias because of their religious beliefs […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Feb 11 2019
What the Connecticut Legislature Can Do to Prevent Sexual Harassment
At Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., we have been advocating for workers for more than 40 years. We are proud to have represented countless employees who have experienced workplace […]
Posted by Joshua R. Goodbaum in Sexual Harassment
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 […]