Mar 30 2022
Big Changes for Sexual Harassment & Assault Lawsuits
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about sexual harassment and sexual assault. Obviously very […]
Mar 25 2022
Non-Competes Are A Problem. Here’s What You Can Do.
Summary: Non-compete agreements affect nearly 40% of Connecticut workers, yet their enforceability remains unclear under current law. Proposed legislation, House Bill 5249, seeks to reform this by limiting non-competes to […]
Mar 23 2022
5 Steps If You Receive A Performance Improvement Plan From Your Employer
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about performance improvement plans – always something that’s scary to […]
Mar 14 2022
Do Connecticut FMLA Laws Apply to Workplace Anxiety Victims?
Summary: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for employees with serious health conditions or those caring for ill family members. […]
Feb 23 2022
Collecting Email Evidence of Workplace Harassment
Joshua Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about workplace harassment – obviously, a serious issue […]
Feb 16 2022
Five Rules if You Want to Date a Coworker
Summary: Employees considering a romantic relationship at work should follow key guidelines to avoid legal and professional issues. (1) Review company policies, as many employers restrict or prohibit workplace relationships. […]
Feb 2 2022
What U.S. Supreme Court COVID Rulings Mean for Connecticut Employees in 2022
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: So, you know how we always love to keep Connecticut employees up to date on […]
Jan 28 2022
Changes To Connecticut’s Family and Medical Leave Laws
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act. This is […]
Jan 19 2022
Thinking About Quitting Your Job? Tips from Connecticut Employment Lawyers
Summary: If Connecticut employees are considering resigning, it’s important to weigh the legal and financial implications. Resigning can negatively impact potential legal claims. In fact, leaving your employment voluntarily may […]
Dec 22 2021
Should Employees Secretly Record Workplace Harassment?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we going to talk about today? DeMatteis: So, I have an interesting one, I think. I had a client come […]
Dec 15 2021
Taking Intermittent Leave While on FMLA Leave | What You Need To Know
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we talking about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about the Family and Medical Leave Act, or the FMLA, […]
Dec 8 2021
What Employees Can and Cannot Do During FMLA Leave
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Today, we’re talking about the Family and Medical Leave Act. This is a federal law, […]
Dec 1 2021
Prerequisites to Filing an Employment Discrimination or Retaliation Claim in CT
Summary: Before filing a lawsuit for workplace discrimination or retaliation, employees must first file a claim with an administrative agency, either the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) […]
Nov 19 2021
New Connecticut Law: An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Range for a Vacant Position
It is always exciting when we have a new law in Connecticut that offers additional protections for our employees. “An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Range for a Vacant […]
Posted by Amanda DeMatteis in Employment Discrimination
Nov 10 2021
Stretch Your Dollar: How to know you’re getting paid a fair wage
As it appeared on WTNH News 8 By Laura Hutchinson (WTNH) — It’s the season for shopping. Whether you’re doing the buying or hoping to be in a position to […]
Posted by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. in News
