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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.
Connecticut is an “at-will” state, which means an employer can fire an employee with or without cause, as long as the reason is not discriminatory or retaliatory. Of course, few employers announce that they are firing an employee for illegal reas…
Having your pay reduced can be startling and inconvenient at best, and financially devastating at worst. You rely on your paycheck to keep a roof over your head, buy groceries, and care for your loved ones. When even a portion of that money goes away…
The rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we communicate. While employees may be tempted to turn to AI to gather information and for assistance drafting workplace grievances, they must approach the use of AI with caution. Th…
AI hiring tools are transforming the way employers find, evaluate, and hire talent. But these tools are well-known for replicating systemic bias, leading to potentially unlawful discrimination. Madsen, Prestey & Parenteau, LLC, has advocated on b…
Healthcare workers are often the first to witness safety violations, fraudulent billing practices, regulatory misconduct, and other forms of wrongdoing in the industry. Reporting these issues takes courage. Unfortunately, some Connecticut employers r…
Workplace retaliation is a serious concern that affects many employees across Connecticut. It can undermine employee rights and create a toxic workplace environment that impacts employees and employers alike. Experiencing workplace retaliation can be…
A sudden job loss is unsettling enough, but discovering the termination may have been unlawful raises immediate and pressing questions. Employees whose termination crossed a legal line may have a claim for wrongful termination. But pursuing a claim t…
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…
Employment discrimination rarely announces itself. It hides in words like “cultural fit” or disguises itself in negative performance reviews. Yet, despite laws to the contrary, employment discrimination is more common than many people realize. It…
Age discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee differently because of their age. Despite what many people assume, age discrimination is more common than they realize. According to a study conducted by the AARP, most Americans over 45 h…
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