Oct 9 2024
Every Garrison Law Attorney Recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers
Garrison Law is proud that all six of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of Super Lawyers® for our dedication to protecting the rights of Connecticut’s employees. […]
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Oct 9 2024
Can a Connecticut Employee Receive Both Severance Pay and Unemployment Benefits?
Summary: As of January 1, 2024, Connecticut law (Public Act 21-200) bars individuals from receiving both severance pay and unemployment benefits for the same weeks. For instance, if an employee […]
Oct 2 2024
Can an Employee Get a Reasonable Accommodation to Help Them Commute To or From Work?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I wanna talk about a client who came to me because she has cataracts. […]
Sep 25 2024
If I Was Hired as a Remote Worker, Can I Be Forced to Work In-Person?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about a potential client who gets an offer letter that […]
Sep 18 2024
What is Blue Penciling, and How Does It Affect Connecticut Employees With Non-Competes?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: We’re gonna talk about non-competes – something that we cover quite a bit on these […]
Sep 11 2024
Can Employees Be Fired Because They Are Recovering from or in Treatment for Alcoholism or Addiction?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna chat about today? Goodbaum: I saw a story on the news recently about a guy who graduated from […]
Sep 4 2024
Can I File a CHRO or EEOC Claim Without a Lawyer? Should I?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, the law is full of acronyms, and employment law is no exception. […]
Aug 28 2024
Can You Be Fired for Having an OnlyFans Page?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I had an interesting consultation this week, and I’m hoping that you can shed some […]
Aug 21 2024
What Legal Protections Do Employees Have Against Bullying in the Workplace?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about bullying – a big topic for a lot of […]
Aug 15 2024
Two Garrison Law Partners Named 2025 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year”
The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized five attorneys at Garrison Law for our work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees, with two selected for the “Lawyer of the […]
Posted by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. in News
Aug 14 2024
When to Ask for a Reasonable Accommodation
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hey, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, I want to talk about reasonable accommodations for disabilities, and in particular, […]
Aug 7 2024
Defamation in the Workplace: What Legal Rights Do Employees Have?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about a potential client that comes in to see us, […]
Jul 31 2024
Can I Be Fired for Using ChatGPT at Work? And Is It a Good Idea?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about artificial intelligence. We’re seeing it virtually everywhere. Whether it’s […]
Jul 29 2024
Lawdragon Selects Five Garrison Law Attorneys for Its 2024 “500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers” Guide
Five Garrison Law attorneys have been selected to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers Guide for 2024. This marks the seventh annual release of the prestigious […]
Posted by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. in News
Jul 24 2024
What Are Signs of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about sexual harassment. We know from the #MeToo Movement […]

