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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.
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…
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…
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