Under federal and Connecticut state law, it is illegal for an employer to terminate an employee’s employment for reporting conduct the employee believes is illegal. Known as “whistleblowers,” these brave employees have helped root out fraud…
Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired for an illegal reason. Even though many Connecticut workers are at-will employees, meaning their employer can lawfully terminate their employment at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, t…
Losing your job can be overwhelming, especially if you suspect it was unfair or illegal. In Connecticut, wrongful termination occurs when an employer fires someone for unlawful reasons, such as discrimination, retaliation, or refusing to engage in il…
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. There is an important distinction between losing a job for reasons you either disagree wi…
On Friday, March 16, 2018, Attorney General Sessions decided to terminate the employment of former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, shortly before McCabe would have been eligible to retire with his full pension after more than 21 years of service a…
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