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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.
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…
For years, courts often told workers they hadn’t suffered enough to prove workplace discrimination. A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court changed the standards governing claims of discrimination. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, a unanimous U.S…
Speaking up when something feels wrong at work isn’t easy. It can be intimidating, isolating, and—depending on your employer’s reaction—risky. But Connecticut whistleblower laws offer meaningful protection for whistleblowers, and understandin…
Most employees in the United States are surprised to learn that the First Amendment doesn’t protect their free speech rights at work—at least not when their employer is a private company. That’s because the Constitution generally applies only t…
Sexual harassment doesn’t just harm people—it poisons entire workplaces. When crude jokes, inappropriate comments, or unwanted advances become part of the culture, employers have a legal obligation to act. And if they don’t, they can be held ac…
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…
Speaking up against workplace misconduct, fraud, or illegal activities takes courage. Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing wrongdoing, but many hesitate to come forward out of fear of retaliation. But can a whistleblower stay anonymous? In…
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