Protected Concerted Activity: Your Rights Without a Union.

Protected Concerted Activity: Rights Even If You're Not in a Union

October 15th, 2026
Every day, American workers must quietly decide whether it is worth raising concerns about pay, hours, safety, or unsafe conditions. Since 1935, the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) has protected workers who speak up. Passed during the Great Depre…
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Female employee: stress and sadness after receiving a layoff notice. The impact of the economic recession and layoffs.

Can You Be Wrongfully Terminated During a Layoff?

July 30th, 2025
When companies downsize, workers are often left feeling blindsided. The news of mass layoffs, especially following big profits or corporate restructuring, can be jarring. But just because a company claims a layoff was necessary doesn’t mean every t…
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Pregnant business woman working. Visual concept for a legal blog discussing Connecticut’s labor laws and the Connecticut Paid Leave Act.

What is the Connecticut Paid Leave Act?

February 18th, 2025
The Connecticut Paid Leave Act, or CTPL, is a program that helps employees in Connecticut by offering financial assistance when they need to step away from work for critical personal or family matters. This law ensures workers can receive partial wag…
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