Oct 27 2023
Josh Goodbaum Speaks at Connecticut DEI Summit
Last week, Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum spoke at the Connecticut Bar Association’s 2023 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit: The Collaborative Blueprint. The event took place at UConn Law. Along […]
Posted by Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. in News
Oct 25 2023
Does an Employee Have to be Physically Unable to Work to Take Leave Under the FMLA?
Summary: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take leave for a serious health condition affecting themselves or a close family member, even if they are […]
Oct 4 2023
What Does 303 Creative v. Elenis Mean for Connecticut Employment Law?
Summary: In 303 Creative v. Elenis, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a business owner couldn’t be compelled to create custom wedding websites for same sex couples if it conflicted […]
Oct 2 2023
Garrison Law Sues Amazon and Contractors Over Windsor Jobsite Nooses
Garrison Law attorneys Steve Fitzgerald, Josh Goodbaum, and Betsy Ingraham have filed a lawsuit on behalf of five electricians against Amazon.com Inc., Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc., and RC Andersen […]
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Sep 27 2023
Unionizing Student-Athletes: Does the Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Team Have the Right to Unionize?
Summary: The Dartmouth men’s basketball team is seeking to unionize, raising the question of whether student-athletes qualify as employees under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). While most universities don’t […]
Sep 20 2023
Evaluating a Job Offer: What Employees Should Consider
Summary: Before accepting a new job, it is essential to review the employment contract with a lawyer. This is especially important when dealing with a startup or an unfamiliar employer. […]
Sep 6 2023
Accepting a New Job While You’re Out on FMLA
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hey, Josh. What are we going to chat about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about the FMLA — an important topic in employment […]
Sep 5 2023
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Quotes Josh Goodbaum on the Risks of Consensual Workplace Relationships
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – the largest newspaper in Wisconsin – quoted Garrison Law partner Josh Goodbaum last week in a column about a reported romantic relationship between a supervisor […]
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Aug 30 2023
Getting Paid in Stock? Advice from an Employment Lawyer
Summary: Employees receiving stock options should understand the risks involved. Unlike stock grants, options give the right to buy shares later, often in private companies where selling shares is difficult. […]
Aug 23 2023
Can You Be Terminated for Asking for a Raise at Work?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: We are talking about a person at work who drums up the courage to go […]
Aug 17 2023
Every Garrison Law Attorney Named to Best Lawyers for 2024
Best Lawyers in America® has recognized every attorney at Garrison Law for our work fighting for the rights of Connecticut’s employees. Steve Fitzgerald was named the 2024 “Lawyer of the […]
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Aug 16 2023
The Subtle Gender Biases of the American Workplace
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. What are we going to talk about today? Goodbaum: Well, I know you are a proud feminist, as am I. And I […]
Aug 9 2023
Employees’ Rights to Religious Accommodations
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we going to talk about today? DeMatteis: Well, you did a video for us a few months back about an […]
Aug 2 2023
Connecticut Paid Leave: Benefits for Employees Who Can’t Work After a Layoff
Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. Amanda DeMatteis: Hey Josh, what are we gonna talk about today? Goodbaum: I want to talk about Connecticut Paid Leave, which is a wonderful benefit that […]
Jul 26 2023
Menopause in the Workplace: What Are Your Rights?
Amanda DeMatteis: Hi, Josh. Josh Goodbaum: Hi, Amanda. What are we talking about today? DeMatteis: I thought we would talk about menopause. Not a typical topic that we cover here […]
