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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]

