May 8 2024
My Coworker and I Were Dating. We Broke Up, and Then I Got Fired. Can My Employer Do That?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I wanna talk about a potential client who came to us and said basically, […]
May 1 2024
Did the Federal Government Ban Non-Competes?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we gonna talk about today? DeMatteis: We’ve talked a lot on these videos about non-competes, but they just keep coming […]
Apr 24 2024
Is Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Salary Illegal?: Pay Disparity, the Equal Pay Act, and the WNBA
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. I hear we have a fun topic today. Goodbaum: Well, the topic is basketball, and I know it’s fun for you because […]
Apr 17 2024
Is DEI Illegal After the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decisions?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is commonly known as […]
Apr 10 2024
What is a Fair or Reasonable Severance Amount?
Summary: When an employee is let go and handed a severance agreement, one of the first questions they often have is, “Is this a fair deal?” While employers are not […]
Apr 3 2024
Can Your Employer Discipline You for Off-Premises Recreational Use of Marijuana?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna chat about today? Goodbaum: Well, I wanna talk about marijuana but in a way that is about employment […]
Mar 27 2024
What Is Anti-Semitism? What Is Anti-Zionism? And How Can You Talk About Them at Work?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about the issue that has been going on for such […]
Mar 13 2024
Is My Nanny an Employee Under Connecticut Law?
Summary: When someone hires a nanny, au pair, or in-home caregiver in Connecticut, a common question is, “Am I considered an employer?” In many cases, the answer is yes. Under […]
Mar 6 2024
Should I Tell My Employer About My New Medical Diagnosis?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we gonna talk about today? DeMatteis: Well, I had a potential client come in to see me that had a […]
Feb 28 2024
Employee Best Practices: Put It In Writing
Summary: When workplace issues come up—whether it’s responding to performance-related issues, coaching sessions, or something more serious such as discrimination or retaliation—employees often wonder, “Should I put this in writing?” […]
Feb 20 2024
Can Your Political Beliefs and Actions Hurt You at Work?
Summary: Connecticut provides strong protections for employee political expression under Connecticut General Statute §31-51q, which bars employers from disciplining or firing workers for exercising their free speech rights, so long […]
Feb 13 2024
Workers’ Compensation Coverage for PTSD
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, I wanna talk about workers’ compensation. Because, in addition to being an outstanding […]
Feb 5 2024
The Super Bowl and Employment Law: Incentive Compensation on the Field and in the Office
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, I wanna talk about football because it is Super Bowl week. We’re gearing […]
Jan 31 2024
You Are Taking on Additional Responsibilities at Work but Not Being Paid for It. What Should You Do?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about something that could impact really all levels of employees […]
Jan 24 2024
Can You Be Fired Because You Were the Victim of a Crime?
Summary: In Connecticut, an employee fired after a company vehicle is stolen may not have a legal claim. This becomes more likely if the employer believes there was negligence on […]
