Employment Blog

Workplace discrimination can significantly impact your career, well-being, and sense of security. Fortunately, Connecticut has enacted comprehensive protections prohibiting employment discrimination, as well as retaliation against employees who compl…

In a significant win for employees, the federal 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a ruling that strengthens the rights of those who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. This decision, stemming from the case Olivieri v. Stif…

Experiencing sexual harassment at work is traumatic and challenging. It’s important to know your rights and understand the steps you can take to address the situation. If you or someone you know has been sexually harassed at work, consider call…

Employment law is complex and often seems contradictory because Connecticut is an at-will employment state. That means that an employer can fire a worker for any reason or no reason at all unless the termination violates some other law. Connecticut w…

Claire Howard Elevated to Partner at Madsen Prestley & Parenteau LLC Madsen Prestley & Parenteau LLC, a Connecticut based employee rights law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of all workers, is pleased to announce the promotion of Clai…

Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau is pleased to announce that four of its attorneys have been named to the 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists in the area of Employment Litigation: Plaintiff. Specifically, William Madsen, Jacques P…

Connecticut Wage Deductions Employers make most wage deductions for taxes, benefits, and other mandatory withholdings. However, in some cases, employers may deduct wages voluntarily as well. For example, an employer may agree to deduct union dues fro…

Under federal and state employment law, it is illegal for a Connecticut employer to discriminate against an employee by taking retaliatory measures after he or she flags misconduct or makes a complaint. Employees who do the right thing and report mis…