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 […]
Jan 17 2024
How Can Employees Get Paid While They’re on FMLA Leave?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Nice shirt! Goodbaum: Haha. Yeah, we’re twins. But, what are we talking about? DeMatteis: What are we gonna talk about? You tell […]
Jan 10 2024
Can an Employee Be Fired for Giving Notice of Resignation?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about a question that I get really frequently: Someone comes […]
Dec 27 2023
What Can Children’s TV Teach Us About Workplace Bullying?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we talking about today? Goodbaum: Well, you tell me that we are talking about something called Bluey, and I have […]
Dec 20 2023
What Can You Do If Your Employer Shares Your Protected Health Information (PHI)?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: We actually got a question on YouTube, and I thought we should absolutely answer it […]
Dec 13 2023
What Shohei Ohtani Can Teach Employees about Deferred Compensation
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Well, if you’ve watched the news at all recently, you’ve seen that Shohei Ohtani has […]
Nov 22 2023
Can an Employee Be Terminated for Poor Performance If They Never Received a Performance Review?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about a new client who came to me the other […]
