Commentary

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

I admit I was surprised to find that a person can agree to a written arbitration clause, even though he or she is illiterate. I was even more surprised to […]

Our previous blog posts, “10 Common Questions about Severance Agreements” and “10 (More) Common Questions about Severance Agreements,” have helped a number of people who are trying to negotiate their […]

“Payday loans” are a modern device intended to avoid interest rate regulations and financial disclosure laws.  So-called “salary lenders” who engage in these predatory loan arrangements concentrate on low-income families […]

I love the names companies use to label the mandatory arbitration programs they impose on their employees.  Today, we can enjoy the workings of the “Fairness in Action Program” used […]

On behalf of all the attorneys and staff at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. […]