Commentary

Jun 15 2022

Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I think we should talk about “post-employment restrictive covenants.” What are they? What type of […]

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Jun 8 2022

How to Work From Home Like a Champ: Lessons from an Employment Lawyer

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! What are we talking about today? Goodbaum: Well, it’s June 2022; we are in yet another surge of the pandemic here in […]

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Jun 1 2022

What If You’re Hurt and Still Need to Work?

Betsy Ingraham: Hi, this is Betsy Ingraham, an attorney at the law firm of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti in New Haven, Connecticut, and we’re here today to talk about […]

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May 25 2022

FMLA Leave: What Happens Next?

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about the FMLA. So, a number of Connecticut employees, and […]

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May 18 2022

Paid Leave Benefits for Connecticut Employees

Josh Goodbaum: Hey, Amanda! Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about Connecticut Paid Leave. This is a big thing […]

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Apr 6 2022

How to Increase a Disappointing Severance Offer

Stephen Fitzgerald: Hi, Nina. Nina Pirrotti: Hey, Steve! What are we going to talk about today? Fitzgerald: Well, I was thinking about the situations – you and I have experienced […]

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Mar 30 2022

Big Changes for Sexual Harassment & Assault Lawsuits

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about sexual harassment and sexual assault. Obviously very […]

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Mar 25 2022

Non-Competes Are A Problem. Here’s What You Can Do.

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about non-compete agreements. Non-competes affect so many employees in Connecticut […]

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Mar 23 2022

5 Steps If You Receive A Performance Improvement Plan From Your Employer

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about performance improvement plans – always something that’s scary to […]

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Mar 14 2022

Do Connecticut FMLA Laws Apply to Workplace Anxiety Victims?

Amanda DeMatteis: I am here with my partner, Josh Goodbaum. We’re going to be talking to you today about the Family and Medical Leave Act. Josh Goodbaum: So, Amanda, I […]

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Mar 9 2022

Severance Agreements as Employment Begins

Nina Pirrotti: We’re going to talk about severance payments today, and this is something that we deal with all the time at the Garrison law firm. Many of our clients […]

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Mar 2 2022

Participating in a Workplace Investigation

Stephen Fitzgerald: Hi, Nina. Nina Pirrotti: Hey, Steve. Fitzgerald: Hi, so I understand today you’re going to be talking about workplace investigations. What are some pointers that you could offer […]

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Feb 23 2022

Collecting Email Evidence of Workplace Harassment

Joshua Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about workplace harassment – obviously, a serious issue […]

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Feb 16 2022

Five Rules if You Want to Date a Coworker

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Well, I thought we would talk about Jeff Zucker, and I’ll just leave it at […]

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Feb 2 2022

What U.S. Supreme Court COVID Rulings Mean for Connecticut Employees in 2022

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: So, you know how we always love to keep Connecticut employees up to date on […]

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Client Experiences

During a very difficult employment situation, I was referred to Joe Garrison. Recognizing the volatile and time sensitive nature of my employment situation, Mr. Garrison met with me immediately (on the weekend no less). He listened to the details of my case, was able to think through possible creative solutions to offer the employer, and was responsive to my myriad of questions. He understood my concerns about litigation versus settlement, and he worked to find the best resolution possible. I am grateful to have had his support at a very difficult time. —J.C., New Haven, CT

You will never meet a more knowledgeable and compassionate professional than Steve Fitzgerald. My employment situation was very complex, and Attorney Fitzgerald kept me focused while remaining extremely adept and “thinking on his feet.” Should the need present itself again, I would never seek anyone else’s counsel regarding employment issues. I cannot recommend him highly enough. — J.R., New Haven, CT

Nina Pirrotti provided outstanding legal advice and was trustworthy, dependable, and responsive. From the start, I was confident that her knowledge and experience would obtain favorable results. On a more personal note, I enjoyed working with her and her staff and felt I was included in every part of the process. The dedication, concern, and interest in me as a client was greatly appreciated, and Nina has earned my highest recommendation. — J.H., Monroe, CT

I recently found myself in need of a lawyer in handling a dispute with my former employer. I was fortunate to retain Josh Goodbaum as my legal counsel. His legal skills knowledge and professionalism shone through in every step of the process resulting in a very positive result. I highly recommend Josh if you find yourself in need of legal counsel. — S.R., Guilford, CT

When I go to a lawyer for advice, I am usually anxious, particularly the first meeting. Amanda DeMatteis was clear in describing my options and immediately set me at ease. Realistic assessment is important, and Amanda was clear as to how to set up the case and the direction she felt we should go. I had total confidence in her abilities and knew I was being well represented against a large corporation. More importantly, we were successful! —N.M., Haddam, CT

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