Jun 16 2021
Separation and Severance Agreements | End Of Employment | What You Need To Know
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about separation agreements or severance agreements. A lot […]
Jun 8 2021
Non-Compete Agreements in CT
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Today we’re going to talk about non-compete agreements. Really typical scenario that I see […]
May 20 2021
Performance Improvement Plans | What You Need To Know
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. DeMatteis: What are we going to chat about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about performance improvement plans. So, people often […]
May 19 2021
Hostile Work Environment? Here is Rule #1
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk to Connecticut employees about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about harassment and hostile […]
May 17 2021
How to Find the RIGHT Employment Lawyer in CT
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about how people find lawyers and in particular, […]
Apr 30 2021
New Law! The CROWN Act Protects CT Employees with Hairstyles Tied to Their Race
Summary: In March 2021, Governor Lamont signed into law the CROWN Act, which promoted inclusivity and respect for natural hair in Connecticut workplaces. This law addresses a critical issue: employees […]
Apr 27 2021
How Does the American Rescue Plan Act Impact CT Employees?
Summary: As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect many, the federal government has stepped in to provide crucial support through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A key element of […]
Apr 15 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine & Returning to Work | Can You Be Forced To Get It?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. DeMatteis: I hear we’re going to talk about some COVID-related issues today. Goodbaum: Yeah, so we’re living in the age of a […]
Apr 12 2021
What is a Hostile Work Environment?
SUMMARY: When people mention working in a “hostile work environment,” they often mean different things. Legally, though, the term has a specific definition. For a workplace to be considered “hostile,” […]
Apr 8 2021
Wrongful Termination in CT Explained
Summary: “Wrongful termination” is a term many Connecticut employees use when they believe they’ve been unfairly fired or laid off. However, for a termination to be legally wrongful, there needs […]
Mar 24 2021
Calling All Working Moms! Pregnancy and Motherhood Rights in the Workplace | CT Employment Law
SUMMARY: Working while pregnant comes with its challenges, but in Connecticut, you’re protected by state laws that offer strong support for pregnant women. You have the rights to continue working […]
Mar 22 2021
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) | What Connecticut Employees Need to Know and How They Can Use FMLA
Summary: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides job-protected leave for employees who are dealing with their own or a family member’s serious health condition. Imagine Jane Smith, a […]
Oct 30 2018
How to Get the Most Out of Your Employment Handbook
It is a common practice for employers to give handbooks to their new employees when they start work. But, as an employee, how often do you actually look at the […]
Oct 9 2018
What’s Sauce For The Goose…
Consumers and employees often believe that mandatory arbitration clauses drag them into a forum they didn’t choose, to be heard before an arbitrator whose powers are virtually unreviewable, who will […]
Posted by Joseph D. Garrison in Commentary
Oct 2 2018
Enforcement Of “Customized” Arbitration Agreements
One benefit of arbitration is that parties of equal bargaining power can provide for a method of settling disputes which is alternative to the court system. A negotiated arbitration agreement, […]
Posted by Joseph D. Garrison in Commentary
About Joseph D. Garrison
Since founding Garrison, Levin-Epstein in 1977, Joe Garrison has become the leading employment lawyer in Connecticut and one of the most prominent employee rights advocates in the United States.
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