Mar 27 2024
What Is Anti-Semitism? What Is Anti-Zionism? And How Can You Talk About Them at Work?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about the issue that has been going on for such […]
Mar 13 2024
Is My Nanny an Employee Under Connecticut Law?
Summary: When someone hires a nanny, au pair, or in-home caregiver in Connecticut, a common question is, “Am I considered an employer?” In many cases, the answer is yes. Under […]
Mar 6 2024
Should I Tell My Employer About My New Medical Diagnosis?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we gonna talk about today? DeMatteis: Well, I had a potential client come in to see me that had a […]
Feb 28 2024
Employee Best Practices: Put It In Writing
Summary: When workplace issues come up—whether it’s responding to performance-related issues, coaching sessions, or something more serious such as discrimination or retaliation—employees often wonder, “Should I put this in writing?” […]
Feb 20 2024
Amanda DeMatteis and Meaghan Kirby Participate in the CBA’s Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Webinar
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Garrison Law partner Amanda DeMatteis and associate Meaghan Kirby participated in the Connecticut Bar Association’s “Navigating the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act” webinar, presented by […]
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Feb 20 2024
Can Your Political Beliefs and Actions Hurt You at Work?
Summary: Connecticut provides strong protections for employee political expression under Connecticut General Statute §31-51q, which bars employers from disciplining or firing workers for exercising their free speech rights, so long […]
Feb 13 2024
Workers’ Compensation Coverage for PTSD
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, I wanna talk about workers’ compensation. Because, in addition to being an outstanding […]
Feb 5 2024
The Super Bowl and Employment Law: Incentive Compensation on the Field and in the Office
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, I wanna talk about football because it is Super Bowl week. We’re gearing […]
Jan 31 2024
You Are Taking on Additional Responsibilities at Work but Not Being Paid for It. What Should You Do?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about something that could impact really all levels of employees […]
Jan 24 2024
Can You Be Fired Because You Were the Victim of a Crime?
Summary: In Connecticut, an employee fired after a company vehicle is stolen may not have a legal claim. This becomes more likely if the employer believes there was negligence on […]
Jan 17 2024
How Can Employees Get Paid While They’re on FMLA Leave?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Nice shirt! Goodbaum: Haha. Yeah, we’re twins. But, what are we talking about? DeMatteis: What are we gonna talk about? You tell […]
Jan 10 2024
Can an Employee Be Fired for Giving Notice of Resignation?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about a question that I get really frequently: Someone comes […]
Dec 27 2023
What Can Children’s TV Teach Us About Workplace Bullying?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we talking about today? Goodbaum: Well, you tell me that we are talking about something called Bluey, and I have […]
Dec 20 2023
What Can You Do If Your Employer Shares Your Protected Health Information (PHI)?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: We actually got a question on YouTube, and I thought we should absolutely answer it […]
Dec 13 2023
What Shohei Ohtani Can Teach Employees about Deferred Compensation
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Well, if you’ve watched the news at all recently, you’ve seen that Shohei Ohtani has […]
