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
Oct 26 2021
Connecticut Law: An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Range for a Vacant Position
Joshua Goodbaum: Hi Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi Josh, what are we going talk about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about an exciting new law that provides additional protection […]
Sep 29 2021
What Workplace Sexual Harassment Victims in CT Need to Know
Summary: Many employees, particularly women, experience workplace sexual harassment but remain silent out of fear of job loss, especially when financial stability is at stake. This fear can cause them […]
Sep 22 2021
Why Using A Fake Reference on a Job Application Is a Bad Idea
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi Amanda, what are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Well, I thought we would talk about fake references. And this is actually something that […]
Aug 19 2021
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partners Named To Best Lawyers In America for 2022
Best Lawyers in America© has recognized all six partners at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees. Best Lawyers® is one […]
Aug 4 2021
Workers’ Compensation in CT | Can Getting Hurt Cause Employment Issues?
Summary: Connecticut law prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for exercising their rights under the Workers’ Compensation Act. This includes reporting an injury, filing a claim, or receiving medical treatment. […]
Jul 27 2021
New Developments Surrounding Non-Compete Agreements
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we going talk about today? DeMatteis: Today, we’re going to talk about non-competes. There’s been a huge development in non-competes […]
