Sep 23 2022
Partner Joshua Goodbaum Selected as New Treasurer of the Board of the New Haven Legal Assistance Association
At its annual meeting on September 15, the Board of Directors of the New Haven Legal Assistance Association (NHLAA) selected Garrison, Levin-Epstein partner Joshua Goodbaum as the new Treasurer of […]
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Sep 21 2022
Employee Benefits While on Leave Due to a Workplace Injury
Summary: Connecticut employees receiving workers’ compensation benefits for a job-related injury have important job and benefit protections under our state and federal laws that protect employees. Three laws may help […]
Sep 16 2022
Partner Joshua Goodbaum Presents Oral Argument Before the Connecticut Supreme Court
On September 9, Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Joshua Goodbaum presented oral argument before the Connecticut Supreme Court. Josh represented defendant Wayne King as assigned counsel through the […]
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Sep 13 2022
Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements in Connecticut
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh! Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda! What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about non-competes. Non-competes are these restrictive covenants that a lot […]
Aug 18 2022
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers For 2023
Best Lawyers in America® has recognized every attorney at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. for their work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees. Two of the firm’s partners […]
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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 […]
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About Joshua R. Goodbaum
A graduate of Harvard and Yale, and a Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for employment law, Josh Goodbaum represents employees and other civil rights plaintiffs in litigation and negotiation.
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