Mar 1 2023
What To Do When You Witness Sexual Harassment In Your Workplace
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would chat about sexual harassment but in a little bit of a […]
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 […]
Feb 17 2023
Can Employees Take Time Off for Religious Holidays?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: Well, we have a viewer question, which is pretty exciting. Employee wants a religious holiday […]
Feb 14 2023
Partner Josh Goodbaum Interviewed on Wall Street Journal Podcast
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. partner Josh Goodbaum appeared today on the Wall Street Journal’s podcast As We Work. The Valentine’s Day-themed episode addressed consensual workplace relationships – a […]
Posted by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. in News
Feb 10 2023
Partner Josh Goodbaum To Present at the Annual Quinnipiac Health Law Journal Symposium
On Wednesday, February 15th, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum will serve as a panelist at the Quinnipiac University School of Law for its Health Law Journal’s […]
Posted by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. in News
Feb 8 2023
What Connecticut Employees Should Know About Workplace Recordings
Summary: In Connecticut, recording laws depend on the type of communication. For in-person conversations, only one party needs to consent, and that can be you! Recording without any party’s knowledge […]
Feb 7 2023
Testimony of Joshua Goodbaum to the Labor Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly
Begins at 1:30:32 here. Joshua Goodbaum: Thank you, Chairman Sanchez, Ranking Member Ackert, distinguished Members of the Committee. My name is Josh Goodbaum, and I’m a partner in the law […]
Feb 7 2023
Partner Josh Goodbaum Testifies to the Labor and Public Employees Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly
On February 7, 2023, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum testified to the Labor and Public Employees Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly regarding a proposed bill […]
Posted by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. in News
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 […]
Jan 27 2023
Connecticut Sexual Harassment Laws for Prospective Employees
Summary: In Connecticut, sexual harassment laws protect both employees and job applicants. If you experience harassment during the application or interview process, you have legal rights under Section 46a-60(b)(8). You […]
Jan 24 2023
Appellate Court Resolves Longstanding Uncertainty About Consideration for Connecticut Non-Competes
The nature of non-compete litigation – in particular, its (often exclusive) focus on the preliminary injunctive stage – means that non-compete cases rarely reach a final judgment and the Connecticut […]
Posted by Joshua R. Goodbaum in Employment Law
Jan 20 2023
FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What’re we going to talk about today? DeMatteis: Let’s talk about non-competes. Of course, we’ve talked about them before, but there’s actually […]
Dec 6 2022
Lawsuit Against AMR New Haven Ambulance Company Reveals ‘Sexist,’ ‘Boys Club’ Work Culture
A lawsuit has been filed against New Haven’s primary ambulance service provider, American Medical Response (AMR), alleging sexual harassment, discrimination, and a hostile work environment which some employees described as […]
Posted by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. in News
Dec 5 2022
AMR sued by former EMT in New Haven over sexual assault claims
As it appeared on Fox 61 WTIC-TV NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A former AMR New Haven EMT claims in a lawsuit that she was sexually assaulted and the company didn’t […]
Posted by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. in News
Nov 22 2022
$1.29 Million Settlement in Yale University Class Action Receives Final Approval
On November 22, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted final approval to a $1.29 million settlement between Yale University and thousands of Yale employees represented […]
Posted by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. in News
