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Welcome to the Employment Blog of Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau, LLC, a leading Connecticut law firm dedicated to protecting employee rights. Here, our attorneys share insights on workplace discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other key employment law topics to help you stay informed and empowered.
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…
Even though they are not legally required, severance agreements are commonly used to smooth the transition when an employee leaves a company. These agreements provide clarity, help ensure a fair deal for everyone involved, and are one way companies t…
Every year, federal, state, and local governments spend billions of dollars on education. These funds are used to provide financial aid to college students, support primary and secondary schools, assist students with disabilities, and fund research a…
When an employee takes Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, the law promises job protection. But too often, workers return to find that their duties, pay, or even titles have changed. Employers may claim it’s a business necessity, but in many…
As an employee, you likely send dozens of messages a day, log into multiple sites, and sometimes even check a personal account during a quick break. But a question lingers in the background: how much of this can your employer see? The truth is that e…
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…
Finding out you are pregnant should be a time of excitement and preparation. But if you are pregnant and laid off, it can also bring stress, uncertainty, and fear. While some layoffs are legitimate, others may cross the line into unlawful treatment.…
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…
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