Jul 14 2022
CTLA Appoints Josh Goodbaum as Chair of Employment Law Committee
The Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) recently appointed Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum as Chair of its Employment Law Committee. The CTLA is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to […]
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Jul 6 2022
Selling Your Business? Why You Might Want an Employment Lawyer
Summary: Small business owners, especially in fields such as law, real estate, or finance, should consult an employment attorney when selling their business. Buyers often ask the original owner to […]
Jun 16 2022
USA Today Covers Garrison Levin-Epstein Settlement with Yale University
In 2019, Garrison Levin-Epstein Fitzgerald & Pirrotti partnered with AARP Foundation Litigation to file a class action lawsuit against Yale University concerning a wellness program under which Yale forced more […]
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Jun 15 2022
Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants
Summary: Post-employment restrictive covenants limit what employees can do after leaving a job and typically include five types. (1) Non-compete agreements, which restrict work with competitors. (2) Confidentiality agreements, which […]
Jun 13 2022
Partner Josh Goodbaum Speaks at CBA’s 2022 Connecticut Legal Conference
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum delivered the Annual Employment Law Update at the Connecticut Bar Association’s 2022 Connecticut Legal Conference on June 13. The seminar provided […]
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Jun 8 2022
How to Work From Home Like a Champ: Lessons from an Employment Lawyer
Summary: With remote work now a lasting reality for many Connecticut employees, maintaining professionalism at home is essential. Key practices include dressing appropriately, setting up a dedicated workspace, following company […]
Jun 6 2022
Partner Josh Goodbaum Elected to the Board of Governors of the CTLA
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum has joined the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA). With over 1,000 members, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers […]
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May 25 2022
FMLA Leave: What Happens Next?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about the FMLA. So, a number of Connecticut employees, and […]
May 18 2022
Paid Leave Benefits for Connecticut Employees
Josh Goodbaum: Hey, Amanda! Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about Connecticut Paid Leave. This is a big thing […]
May 5 2022
Employees on FMLA Leave: What You Can Do and What You Can’t Do
The Family and Medical Leave Act (or FMLA) allows qualified employees to take job-protected leave to care for their own or their family members’ serious health conditions. This means that […]
Posted by Joshua R. Goodbaum in Employment Law
Apr 7 2022
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Joshua Goodbaum to Discuss Workplace Sexual Harassment at Federal Bar Association Event
On May 4, 2022, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Partner Joshua Goodbaum will present to the Federal Bar Association on Workplace Romance and Changes in the Law of Sexual Harassment, […]
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Mar 30 2022
Big Changes for Sexual Harassment & Assault Lawsuits
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about sexual harassment and sexual assault. Obviously very […]
Mar 28 2022
Female EMT Files Lawsuit Against American Medical Response of Connecticut
A female emergency medical technician for American Medical Response of Connecticut (AMR), represented by Nina Pirrotti, Joshua Goodbaum, and Jordan Sala, has recently filed a lawsuit against the company. Anna […]
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Mar 25 2022
Non-Competes Are A Problem. Here’s What You Can Do.
Summary: Non-compete agreements affect nearly 40% of Connecticut workers, yet their enforceability remains unclear under current law. Proposed legislation, House Bill 5249, seeks to reform this by limiting non-competes to […]
Mar 23 2022
5 Steps If You Receive A Performance Improvement Plan From Your Employer
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we could talk about performance improvement plans – always something that’s scary to […]
