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 […]
Jul 12 2023
Do Employees Have the Right to Work from Home?
Summary: If an employer ends remote work and requires a return to the office, employees generally must comply, unless they have a qualifying disability. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act […]
Jul 5 2023
Terminated Because You Applied or Interviewed for a New Job?
Summary: Can you be lawfully terminated by your current employer because you applied or interviewed for a new job? In most cases, yes. If you’re an at-will employee, which most […]
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 […]
