Jul 7 2021
The Federal Government Says Employers Can Mandate the COVID Vaccine, with Some Exceptions
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk a bit about COVID-19 in the workplace, and although we’ve […]
Jun 18 2021
Partners Amanda DeMatteis and Josh Goodbaum Address the 2021 Connecticut Legal Conference
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partners Amanda DeMatteis and Josh Goodbaum spoke at the Connecticut Bar Association’s 2021 Connecticut Legal Conference. The virtual event – usually held at the […]
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Jun 16 2021
Separation and Severance Agreements | End Of Employment | What You Need To Know
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about separation agreements or severance agreements. A lot […]
Jun 8 2021
Non-Compete Agreements in CT
Summary: When an employee in Connecticut receives a cease-and-desist letter—or worse, gets sued—over a non-compete agreement, one of their first questions is often, “Can they really do this?” In […]
May 20 2021
Performance Improvement Plans | What You Need To Know
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. DeMatteis: What are we going to chat about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about performance improvement plans. So, people often […]
May 19 2021
Hostile Work Environment? Here is Rule #1
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk to Connecticut employees about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about harassment and hostile […]
May 17 2021
How to Find the RIGHT Employment Lawyer in CT
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: I thought we could talk about how people find lawyers and in particular, […]
May 12 2021
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Named Labor & Employment Litigation Department of the Year 2021 by the Connecticut Law Tribune
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. has been named the 2021 Connecticut Litigation Department of the Year for Labor & Employment at the Connecticut Law Tribune’s annual Connecticut Legal Awards. […]
Apr 30 2021
New Law! The CROWN Act Protects CT Employees with Hairstyles Tied to Their Race
Summary: In March 2021, Governor Lamont signed into law the CROWN Act, which promoted inclusivity and respect for natural hair in Connecticut workplaces. This law addresses a critical issue: employees […]
Apr 27 2021
Partner Josh Goodbaum Featured In Article On Connecticut Transgender Athlete Case
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum was featured in an April 27 article in Law.com’s Connecticut Law Tribune about a Connecticut federal judge’s dismissal of a Title […]
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Apr 27 2021
How Does the American Rescue Plan Act Impact CT Employees?
Summary: As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect many, the federal government has stepped in to provide crucial support through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A key element of […]
Apr 15 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine & Returning to Work | Can You Be Forced To Get It?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. DeMatteis: I hear we’re going to talk about some COVID-related issues today. Goodbaum: Yeah, so we’re living in the age of a […]
Apr 12 2021
What is a Hostile Work Environment?
SUMMARY: When people mention working in a “hostile work environment,” they often mean different things. Legally, though, the term has a specific definition. For a workplace to be considered “hostile,” […]
Apr 8 2021
Wrongful Termination in CT Explained
Summary: “Wrongful termination” is a term many Connecticut employees use when they believe they’ve been unfairly fired or laid off. However, for a termination to be legally wrongful, there needs […]
Apr 8 2021
Partner Josh Goodbaum Featured in Article on Potential Issues Raised by Remote Work
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Josh Goodbaum was featured in an April 7 article in Law.com’s Connecticut Law Tribune focusing on cutting edge legal issues that are likely […]
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