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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.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It encompasses conduct that involves unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature, such as unwanted…
Remote work has transformed the working environment, offering flexibility for employees and employers alike. While remote work provides countless benefits, this shift has introduced new complexities for managing workplace conduct. While harassment ma…
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.…
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