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…
No one should have to endure harassment or hostility while at work. A hostile work environment is more than just uncomfortable or personality conflicts. It’s ongoing conduct that directs attacks on an employee to the point of interfering with their…
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…
Overtime protections exist to ensure employees are compensated for long hours, yet exemption disputes remain one of the most litigated issues in wage and hour law. The financial penalties for misclassification can be hefty, prompting the Supreme Cour…
What should a company do to accommodate a disabled worker?
The Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] specifies failure to provide a ‘reasonable accommodation’ as illegal discrimination. Under the ADA, a reasonable accommodation is defined as environmental employment changes designed to allow a disable… Read More
How can I prove that my pregnancy caused me to be discriminated against at work?
Federal and state laws prohibit pregnancy discrimination in employment. The prohibition not only protects the pregnant employee from wrongful termination, but from discriminatory treatment in the terms and conditions of employment—such as pay, b… Read More