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 […]
Sep 28 2022
Employee Surveillance: What Employers Can and Cannot Do in the Age of Remote Work
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Well, we’re still dealing with COVID, whether we want to be or not, but it’s […]
Sep 21 2022
Employee Benefits While on Leave Due to a Workplace Injury
Summary: Connecticut employees receiving workers’ compensation benefits for a job-related injury have important job and benefit protections under our state and federal laws that protect employees. Three laws may help […]
Sep 13 2022
Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements in Connecticut
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about non-competes. Non-competes are these restrictive covenants that a lot […]
Sep 8 2022
Hostile Work Environment | Five Signs that It’s Time to Contact an Employment Lawyer
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Let’s talk about a Connecticut employee who feels as though they are working in a […]
Aug 31 2022
Connecticut Personnel Files Act | Employee Discipline Rights You Need To Know
Summary: Connecticut employees who receive disciplinary actions, such as warnings, reviews, or improvement plans, have rights under the Connecticut Personnel Files Act. If you disagree with the discipline you receive, […]
Aug 10 2022
Feel Unsafe in the Workplace? OSHA Protects You
Betsy Ingraham: Hello. My name is Betsy Ingraham. I’m an attorney at the law firm of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, and today, we’re going to be talking about what […]
Jul 6 2022
Selling Your Business? Why You Might Want an Employment Lawyer
Summary: Small business owners, especially in fields such as law, real estate, or finance, should consult an employment attorney when selling their business. Buyers often ask the original owner to […]
Jun 15 2022
Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants
Summary: Post-employment restrictive covenants limit what employees can do after leaving a job and typically include five types. (1) Non-compete agreements, which restrict work with competitors. (2) Confidentiality agreements, which […]
Jun 8 2022
How to Work From Home Like a Champ: Lessons from an Employment Lawyer
Summary: With remote work now a lasting reality for many Connecticut employees, maintaining professionalism at home is essential. Key practices include dressing appropriately, setting up a dedicated workspace, following company […]
