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 […]
Apr 12 2023
Can Your FMLA Request Be Denied Because You Used the Wrong Form?
Summary: An employee seeking FMLA leave cannot be denied simply for not using an employer’s preferred form. The law only requires that the employee provide enough information to indicate that […]
Apr 5 2023
Can You Be Fired For Having a Tattoo?
Summary: As more employers relax tattoo policies, questions about workplace rights are growing. While most Connecticut employees are “at-will” and can be terminated for visible tattoos, exceptions may apply if […]
Mar 29 2023
Twitter Layoffs and the WARN Act
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about Twitter. How’s that for an attention grabber? What […]
Mar 1 2023
What To Do When You Witness Sexual Harassment In Your Workplace
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would chat about sexual harassment but in a little bit of a […]
Feb 22 2023
Reasonable Accommodations for Employees with Mental or Psychological Disabilities
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about reasonable accommodations. And when we think about reasonable […]
Feb 17 2023
Can Employees Take Time Off for Religious Holidays?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Well, we have a viewer question, which is pretty exciting. Employee wants a religious holiday […]
Feb 8 2023
What Connecticut Employees Should Know About Workplace Recordings
Summary: In Connecticut, recording laws depend on the type of communication. For in-person conversations, only one party needs to consent, and that can be you! Recording without any party’s knowledge […]
Feb 7 2023
Testimony of Joshua Goodbaum to the Labor Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly
Begins at 1:30:32 here. Joshua Goodbaum: Thank you, Chairman Sanchez, Ranking Member Ackert, distinguished Members of the Committee. My name is Josh Goodbaum, and I’m a partner in the law […]
Feb 2 2023
3 Steps Connecticut Employees Should Follow When Asking for a Reasonable Accommodation
Summary: Connecticut employees with physical or mental disabilities can request a reasonable accommodation by taking three steps. First, submit a written request to your employer. Second, provide medical certification from […]
Jan 27 2023
Connecticut Sexual Harassment Laws for Prospective Employees
Summary: In Connecticut, sexual harassment laws protect both employees and job applicants. If you experience harassment during the application or interview process, you have legal rights under Section 46a-60(b)(8). You […]
Jan 20 2023
FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What’re we going to talk about today? DeMatteis: Let’s talk about non-competes. Of course, we’ve talked about them before, but there’s actually […]
Nov 2 2022
Employment Rights for Pregnant Connecticut Workers
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What do you want to talk about today? DeMatteis: Well, I thought we would talk about pregnancy. So, I am very close […]
Oct 26 2022
Common Questions About Applying for Connecticut Unemployment Benefits
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we going to talk about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about unemployment. It’s kind of surprising that a […]
