Individuals who have been subjected to unlawful employment practices can have their rights vindicated through the legal process in several different ways. One such way is for someone to file an individual action on behalf of him or herself against an…
In the academic world, being denied tenure can have significant career consequences. Tenure denial cases are often complicated and involve unique legal issues that don’t usually arise in other employment disputes. Colleges and universities are…
When it comes to employee compensation and benefits, many laws at both the state and federal levels come into play. Whether you are faced with unpaid commissions, figuring out your pension, negotiating bonuses, vesting stock options, or maintaining r…
If You Have Been Subjected to Employment Discrimination, Our Connecticut Employment Discrimination Attorneys Can Help The Civil Rights Act of 1964, and specifically Title VII, is one of the cornerstones of American employment discrimination laws. Tha…
Employees in Connecticut have the right to speak on matters of public concern, such as social or political issues, without fear of retaliation from their employers. This protection is rooted in the First Amendment, which guarantees free speech and is…
Protecting Your Rights as a State or Municipal Employee As a state government employee, you often face unique work challenges that go beyond what is experienced in the private sector. From interacting with the public to navigating a complicated set o…
There are many Connecticut and federal laws in place to protect employees who blow the whistle against an employer, which usually involves reporting or opposing some type of conduct that the employee believes is illegal. These laws make it illegal fo…
Leaving a job can feel overwhelming, especially when your employer offers you a severance package. It’s important to know that many severance agreements can be improved through negotiation. At Madsen, Prestley & Parenteau, LLC, our severance ne…
Our Connecticut Attorneys Help Victims of Workplace Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault When you go to work, you have the right to do your job without having to fend off unwelcome sexual advances, whether physical or verbal. Yet in 2022, more than 1…
Wage and Hour Attorneys Helping You Get Your Unpaid Wages & Overtime Pay You work for a living, and you’ve earned your wages. Your ability to pay your rent or mortgage, medical and education costs, transportation, and put food on the table depe…
Whistleblower Attorneys in Connecticut Defending Your Rights If you acted as a whistleblower regarding your employer’s conduct and there was retribution against you, you should know that you have rights. If an employer unlawfully retaliates against…
Advocating for You in Connecticut Wrongful Termination Cases Simply put, wrongful termination is being fired for an illegal reason. Although most employees in Connecticut are employed as at-will employees, no employer is permitted to terminate your e…
