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Category Archives: Blog

Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau Secures Reinstatement and Significant Financial Settlement for College CEO

Through a negotiated settlement, MPP has secured a significant recovery for one of its clients, Dr. Nicole Esposito, the Campus CEO of Manchester Community College.
Aug 25th, 2022
Justin
Blog, News

5 Signs of Retaliation in the Workplace and How to Prove It

Retaliation occurs when an employer takes an adverse action against an employee for engaging in or exercising their rights that are protected under the law. Common activities that may incite retaliation include the following:
Aug 19th, 2022
Todd Steigman
Blog

Professor Discrimination: When College and University Professors Face Workplace Discrimination

Several recent high-profile discrimination cases involving university professors highlight the continued disparity in pay between male and female academics.
Dec 10th, 2020
Todd Steigman
Blog, Discrimination

Discrimination and Retaliation Claims in Connecticut

If you feel your employer is retaliating against you for your involvement in a protected activity, there are three things that you must be able to prove to win your case.
Sep 22nd, 2020
Todd Steigman
Blog

When is it Illegal for Your Employer to Retaliate Against You?

The law makes it illegal for an employer to retaliate against you if you engage in an activity protected by a statute. Thus, if an employer is aware that you engaged in a protected activity, you should be protected from acts of retaliation by your employer for that activity.
Jun 23rd, 2020
Todd Steigman
Blog

How to Know If You Have a Wrongful Termination Lawsuit in CT

If you believe your employment ended for unjust or illegal reasons, you may be wondering whether you have legitimate grounds for a wrongful termination lawsuit.
May 19th, 2020
Todd Steigman
Blog, Wrongful Termination

How to Know If You are Owed Overtime Pay

If you do not work in an exempt category and believe you are owed unpaid overtime/time-and-a-half wages, you can file a claim within the Connecticut Department of Labor.
May 5th, 2020
Todd Steigman
Blog

Unemployment Insurance Relief in Connecticut During the COVID-19 Outbreak

On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) to provide economic relief in response to the coronavirus pandemic. CARES Act included funding for a Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (“FPUC”).
Apr 23rd, 2020
Todd Steigman
Blog, News

How to File a Discrimination Claim in CT

If you are a member of a protected class and believe you are or have been a victim of illegal discrimination in Connecticut, you can file a complaint with the CHRO at no cost.
Apr 21st, 2020
Todd Steigman
Blog, Discrimination

How Whistleblowers are Compensated in Connecticut

Some whistleblower laws allow for compensation to be paid to the whistleblower who comes forward and reports the wrongdoing, under certain conditions.
Apr 7th, 2020
Todd Steigman
Blog, Whistleblower Protections
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