Sep 8 2017
Does My Family Leave Qualify for FMLA?
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 is a federal law that requires employers with a minimum number of employees to provide their employees unpaid leave for medical and […]
Sep 1 2017
Female Lawyers Aren’t Immune to Gender Discrimination
We all wish that discrimination on the basis of sex was a thing of the past. Unfortunately, wishing doesn’t make it so, and Connecticut and our nation still have a […]
Aug 18 2017
What is Considered Wrongful Termination?
Being fired from your job is an extremely stressful experience. It is also a deeply unsettling and confusing one. Your mind is filled with questions: “What will happen to my […]
Aug 11 2017
Forced Arbitration Agreements Can Hurt an Employee in the End
In the 2001 case of Circuit City Stores, Inc. v. Adams, the United States Supreme Court concluded that the federal law governing arbitration can be applied to employment contracts. The […]
Aug 4 2017
What Do You Need to Prove Your Employment Discrimination Case?
If you believe you are being discriminated against or harassed at work because of your race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or disability or are being retaliated against […]
Jul 17 2017
10 Common Questions about Severance Agreements
If you just received a severance agreement from your employer (or think you soon might), this Employee Rights Blog post is for you. 1. Why is the agreement so long? […]
Posted by Joshua R. Goodbaum in Employment Law
Jun 26 2017
The Dialogue: Sex Harassment in the Workplace — Still an Issue, but How Much?
This text originally appeared on Connecticut Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz on June 26th, 2017 The Dialogue, a online conversation between yours truly and a prominent employee-side attorney, Nina Pirrotti, […]
Apr 24 2017
The Dialogue: Workplace Complaints and Happy Endings As Rare As Unicorn Frappuccinos?
This text originally appeared on Connecticut Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz on April 24th, 2017 The Dialogue — one of the more popular recurring posts — returns for the third […]
Mar 14 2017
The Dialogue: What Legislation We’re Keeping Our Eyes On
This text originally appeared on Connecticut Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz on March 14th, 2017 If at first you succeed, try it again. Well, that may not be how […]
Jan 27 2017
The Dialogue: Hiring Employees the Right Way (From Different Sides)
This text originally appeared on the Connecticut Employment Law Blog By Daniel Schwartz on January 27th, 2017 I’ll confess. I’m excited about today’s post. It’s hard to find something new […]