Commentary

Jul 6 2026

Connecticut Just Changed the Rules on Workplace Arbitration

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we going to talk about today? DeMatteis: I understand that Governor Lamont signed a new law in early June of 2026 that […]

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Jun 17 2026

Can Scott Pelley Sue CBS for Wrongful Termination?

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I want to talk about Scott Pelley. As many of you know, he was the […]

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Jun 13 2026

JPMorgan “Salami Incident” Draws Attention to Importance of Employees’ Contractual Protections

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum:  Well, I want to talk about something that is really blowing up the internet. It […]

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Jun 11 2026

Settlement in Wrongful Termination Case Involving Criticism of Charlie Kirk

  Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we going to talk about today? DeMatteis:  We’re talking about employment law in the news, Josh, something that we love to […]

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May 27 2026

Your Job Duties Changed After a Merger or Acquisition or Other Change-in-Control. Were You Constructively Discharged?

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh.  Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about mergers and acquisitions. Let’s say a client comes to […]

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May 20 2026

What Is a Constructive Discharge?

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh.  Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Well, we’ve been doing some videos where we define legal terms for our viewers, and […]

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May 13 2026

Should You Text Your Lawyer?

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh.  Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: We’re talking about texting. And we’re talking about whether or not it’s a good idea […]

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May 6 2026

Why Don’t Lawyers Have to Comply With Non-Competes?

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda, what are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about non-competes – or restrictive covenants, as we sometimes call […]

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Apr 30 2026

Am I Legally Entitled to Receive Banked PTO When I Separate From My Employer

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about paid time off and separations from employment. I have […]

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Apr 22 2026

Are There Any Legal Protections For Working Parents Who Homeschool Their Children?

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda.  Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: As we speak, the Connecticut General Assembly is debating a bill about homeschooling, and […]

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Apr 10 2026

The Dos and Don’ts of Working on Your Vacation

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: We’re talking about vacation, Josh! I am joining you today from Walt Disney World – […]

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Apr 8 2026

What If You Got to Work and Forgot Your Glasses at Home?

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Well, I forgot my glasses, and I’m feeling very naked and like I’m having difficulty […]

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Apr 1 2026

What Should I Tell My Potential Employer About My Non-Compete?

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I want to talk about non-competes. Let’s say a potential client comes to you. They […]

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Mar 25 2026

Can I Take More Than 12 Weeks of FMLA Leave?

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about the Family and Medical Leave Act. We get a […]

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Mar 18 2026

Do Fasting Muslim Employees Have Any Rights During Ramadan?

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, it is Ramadan, which is the holy season of Islam, and we […]

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