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Severance Pay Laws: Understanding Your Rights and Agreements Losing a job is never easy, even when employment is at-will. In Connecticut, most employees work under at-will rules, meaning an employer can terminate employment at any time, for almost an…
Losing your job can feel like having the rug pulled out from under you. Between the emotional stress and financial pressure, you’re left scrambling for answers, especially with severance pay and your right to collect unemployment benefits. If youâ€â€¦
Non-compete agreements have become common in many industries, but that doesn’t mean they’re always valid or fair. If you’ve been asked to sign one, or if you’re leaving a job and wondering what restrictions might follow you, it’s important…
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…
Connecticut continues to lead the region in raising workplace standards. As of January 1, 2025, the state’s minimum wage increased to $16.35 per hour. But fair pay means nothing without enforcement. That’s why Connecticut also backs worke…
Not every bad day at work means the law has been broken. But when harassment or discrimination becomes severe or persistent, it can create hostile work environments, and that’s when your employer can be held legally responsible. If you’re dea…
When your employer hands you a severance agreement, it may feel like the final chapter in your job—but it is not just paperwork. It is a binding legal contract that affects your future. Before you sign anything, take the time to understand what you…
A recent Supreme Court decision has changed the rules about how your employer can classify workers as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In EMD Sales v. Carrera, the Supreme Court ruled employers now face a lower standard…
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