Tag: Disability Discrimination

Sep 10 2025

Does My Employer Have the Right to Access My Medical Records Because I Requested a Reasonable Accommodation for My Disability?

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about reasonable accommodations and access to medical records. So, […]

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Mar 19 2025

My Employer Disciplined Me for a Symptom of My Disability. Help!

Summary: Employees with chronic medical conditions are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar state laws, including the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act. If symptoms of a […]

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Mar 12 2025

Are You Protected From Discrimination If You Don’t Have a Disability but Are Closely Associated with Someone Who Does?

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about disability discrimination. We’ve talked a lot about disabilities in […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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Jul 17 2024

I Requested a Reasonable Accommodation. My Employer Wants More Information. Do I Have to Provide It?

Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about disability discrimination, particularly reasonable accommodations. So, let’s imagine that […]

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Feb 22 2023

Reasonable Accommodations for Employees with Mental or Psychological Disabilities

Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about reasonable accommodations. And when we think about reasonable […]

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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 […]

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Apr 3 2018

Is Drug and Alcohol Addiction Covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act?

We often hear that addiction is no different from any other chronic illness, like diabetes or heart disease or cancer. That may be true in the real world, but in […]

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Jan 3 2018

What is Disability Discrimination in the Workplace?

The increased awareness of sexual harassment and misconduct that swept the country in 2017 is an overwhelmingly positive development for Connecticut’s employees. However, if the #MeToo movement has a downside, […]

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Client Experiences

Josh Goodbaum was professional, responsive, and knowledgeable throughout my matter. He explained my options clearly and provided practical advice when I needed it. I really appreciated his straightforward approach and would highly recommend him. — M.B.

I was very pleased by the work done on my behalf by Meaghan Kirby, an attorney at Garrison Law. She is personable, a great communicator, very responsive, and clearly at the top of her game. She was able to negotiate the best possible outcome for me, and gave me all the possible scenarios if I decided to take action that was not in my best interest. I felt represented and advocated for and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who is in a dispute with an employer. — L.P.

If you feel like you're out of your depth, but you know in your gut something that happened at work is just not right, Garrison Law should be your first call. They shoot straight, provide objective interpretation of your situation, and give valuable guidance. We worked with Meaghan Kirby and she was exceptional in her thought process and consideration of our needs. In the end, her recommendation kept us from making the situation worse and resulted in a favorable outcome. Thank you Meaghan and Garrison Law. — C.M.

You will never meet a more knowledgeable and compassionate professional than Steve Fitzgerald. My employment situation was very complex, and Attorney Fitzgerald kept me focused while remaining extremely adept and “thinking on his feet.” Should the need present itself again, I would never seek anyone else’s counsel regarding employment issues. I cannot recommend him highly enough. — J.R., New Haven, CT

Nina Pirrotti provided outstanding legal advice and was trustworthy, dependable, and responsive. From the start, I was confident that her knowledge and experience would obtain favorable results. On a more personal note, I enjoyed working with her and her staff and felt I was included in every part of the process. The dedication, concern, and interest in me as a client was greatly appreciated, and Nina has earned my highest recommendation. — J.H., Monroe, CT

Josh Goodbaum truly outperformed my expectations. He was calm and steadfast throughout the entire process. He is a great communicator. Together, we were able to lay out a plan that in the end, not only got myself the outcome I was hoping for, but undoubtedly saved me valuable time and money as well. I cannot thank Josh and his firm enough for coming through for me in this time of uncertainty and stress.  — D.T.

When I go to a lawyer for advice, I am usually anxious, particularly the first meeting. Amanda DeMatteis was clear in describing my options and immediately set me at ease. Realistic assessment is important, and Amanda was clear as to how to set up the case and the direction she felt we should go. I had total confidence in her abilities and knew I was being well represented against a large corporation. More importantly, we were successful! — N.M., Haddam, CT

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