Apr 9 2024
Josh Goodbaum Featured in Super Lawyers Article on How a DUI Can Affect Your Employment and Future Career Prospects
Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was recently featured in a Super Lawyers article on how a DUI charge can affect one’s employment. The article, entitled “How Does a DUI Impact […]
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Apr 3 2024
Can Your Employer Discipline You for Off-Premises Recreational Use of Marijuana?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna chat about today? Goodbaum: Well, I wanna talk about marijuana but in a way that is about employment […]
Mar 27 2024
What Is Anti-Semitism? What Is Anti-Zionism? And How Can You Talk About Them at Work?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about the issue that has been going on for such […]
Mar 27 2024
Josh Goodbaum Speaks at CT Bar Association 2024 Advanced Employment Law Symposium
On March 27, 2024, Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum spoke at the Advanced Labor & Employment Law Symposium, organized by the Connecticut Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section. Josh […]
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Mar 13 2024
Is My Nanny an Employee Under Connecticut Law?
Summary: When someone hires a nanny, au pair, or in-home caregiver in Connecticut, a common question is, “Am I considered an employer?” In many cases, the answer is yes. Under […]
Mar 8 2024
Josh Goodbaum Joins the Advisory Board of the NYU Center for Labor and Employment Law
Garrison Law is pleased to announce that our partner Josh Goodbaum has joined the Advisory Board of the NYU Center for Labor and Employment Law. The NYU Center for Labor […]
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Mar 6 2024
Should I Tell My Employer About My New Medical Diagnosis?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we gonna talk about today? DeMatteis: Well, I had a potential client come in to see me that had a […]
Feb 28 2024
Employee Best Practices: Put It In Writing
Summary: When workplace issues come up—whether it’s responding to performance-related issues, coaching sessions, or something more serious such as discrimination or retaliation—employees often wonder, “Should I put this in writing?” […]
Feb 20 2024
Can Your Political Beliefs and Actions Hurt You at Work?
Summary: Connecticut provides strong protections for employee political expression under Connecticut General Statute §31-51q, which bars employers from disciplining or firing workers for exercising their free speech rights, so long […]
Feb 13 2024
Workers’ Compensation Coverage for PTSD
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, I wanna talk about workers’ compensation. Because, in addition to being an outstanding […]
Feb 5 2024
The Super Bowl and Employment Law: Incentive Compensation on the Field and in the Office
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, I wanna talk about football because it is Super Bowl week. We’re gearing […]
Jan 31 2024
You Are Taking on Additional Responsibilities at Work but Not Being Paid for It. What Should You Do?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about something that could impact really all levels of employees […]
Jan 24 2024
Can You Be Fired Because You Were the Victim of a Crime?
Summary: In Connecticut, an employee fired after a company vehicle is stolen may not have a legal claim. This becomes more likely if the employer believes there was negligence on […]
Jan 17 2024
How Can Employees Get Paid While They’re on FMLA Leave?
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Nice shirt! Goodbaum: Haha. Yeah, we’re twins. But, what are we talking about? DeMatteis: What are we gonna talk about? You tell […]
Jan 11 2024
Josh Goodbaum Quoted in New Haven Independent Article on Severance Agreements
Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum was recently quoted in a New Haven Independent article about a local severance agreement dispute involving the use of non-disparagement and non-disclosure clauses. The article, […]
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