Nov 15 2023
What is Caste Discrimination?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about caste discrimination. I heard this come up in a […]
Nov 6 2023
Training Repayment Agreements: What You Need to Know
Summary: In Connecticut, employers with 26 or more employees generally cannot require workers to repay training costs after leaving a job, under Connecticut General Statutes §31-51r. While there are limited […]
Nov 3 2023
The Toxic Work Environment at The Tonight Show: What Employees Can Do About Workplace Bullying
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, you know I love some celebrity gossip and I love when celebrity gossip […]
Oct 25 2023
Does an Employee Have to be Physically Unable to Work to Take Leave Under the FMLA?
Summary: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take leave for a serious health condition affecting themselves or a close family member, even if they are […]
Oct 4 2023
What Does 303 Creative v. Elenis Mean for Connecticut Employment Law?
Summary: In 303 Creative v. Elenis, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a business owner couldn’t be compelled to create custom wedding websites for same sex couples if it conflicted […]
Sep 27 2023
Unionizing Student-Athletes: Does the Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Team Have the Right to Unionize?
Summary: The Dartmouth men’s basketball team is seeking to unionize, raising the question of whether student-athletes qualify as employees under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). While most universities don’t […]
Sep 20 2023
Evaluating a Job Offer: What Employees Should Consider
Summary: Before accepting a new job, it is essential to review the employment contract with a lawyer. This is especially important when dealing with a startup or an unfamiliar employer. […]
Sep 6 2023
Accepting a New Job While You’re Out on FMLA
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hey, Josh. What are we going to chat about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about the FMLA — an important topic in employment […]
Aug 30 2023
Getting Paid in Stock? Advice from an Employment Lawyer
Summary: Employees receiving stock options should understand the risks involved. Unlike stock grants, options give the right to buy shares later, often in private companies where selling shares is difficult. […]
Aug 23 2023
Can You Be Terminated for Asking for a Raise at Work?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: We are talking about a person at work who drums up the courage to go […]
Aug 16 2023
The Subtle Gender Biases of the American Workplace
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, I know you are a proud feminist, as am I. And I […]
Aug 9 2023
Employees’ Rights to Religious Accommodations
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we going to talk about today? DeMatteis: Well, you did a video for us a few months back about an […]
Aug 2 2023
Connecticut Paid Leave: Benefits for Employees Who Can’t Work After a Layoff
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hey Josh, what are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about Connecticut Paid Leave, which is a wonderful benefit that […]
Jul 26 2023
Menopause in the Workplace: What Are Your Rights?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about menopause. Not a typical topic that we cover here […]
Jul 19 2023
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employees Should Know
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about a new federal law: The Pregnant Workers Fairness […]
