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 […]
Jul 12 2023
Do Employees Have the Right to Work from Home?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Let’s assume a client comes in to see you and they say, “Josh, I worked […]
Jul 5 2023
Terminated Because You Applied or Interviewed for a New Job?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about an employee who is terminated from their job because […]
Jun 28 2023
Can an Employee Collect Unpaid Commissions After Their Employment Is Terminated?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about commissions. So, let’s imagine we have a client that […]
Jun 19 2023
The End of NDAs for Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in the Workplace?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about sexual harassment. Serious topic, a sad topic, one you […]
Jun 14 2023
Can You Be Fired for Making Too Much Money?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about an employee that comes in and they say, “I’ve […]
Jun 7 2023
NYC Enacts New Law Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Height & Weight
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we gonna talk about today? DeMatteis: I hear New York has a new law that prevents a novel form of […]
May 31 2023
Are You Experiencing a Hostile Work Environment? Here’s What You Can Do
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about an employee who’s experiencing a hostile work environment. It […]
May 24 2023
What Is My Employment Law Case Worth?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about an employment law client that I have met […]
May 4 2023
FMLA Leave: What Employees Shouldn’t Do While They’re On Leave
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, […]
Apr 26 2023
“I Was Fired From My Job Without Warning For No Good Reason. Help!”
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we’d talk about an employee who’s been working for a company for a […]
Apr 20 2023
Love, Basketball, & the Celtics Scandal: Legal Advice for Consensual Sexual Workplace Relationships
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I understand we are talking about love and basketball, which – in addition […]
