Employment Law Connecticut
The Connecticut False Claims Act: How Healthcare Workers Can Expose Medicaid & Medicare Fraud
Stopping Healthcare Fraud in ConnecticutHealthcare fraud drains billions of taxpayer dollars from state and federal budgets every year. In Connecticut, the state government aggres...
Filing a Form 30C in Connecticut: The Ultimate Guide to Initiating Your Workers' Compensation Claim
Suffering a workplace injury in Hartford, New Haven, or Stamford can completely upend your life. When you are dealing with physical pain and mounting medical bills, paperwork is us...
Wrongful Termination for Legal Marijuana Use in Connecticut: What Employees Need to Know
The legalization of marijuana in Connecticut has fundamentally changed the employment landscape, but it has also created massive confusion between workers and their bosses. With th...
How Connecticut Employers Can Legally Deny FMLA or CT Paid Leave Requests
Protecting Your Business from Leave AbuseManaging a business in Hartford, Stamford, or Norwalk is challenging enough without the added stress of staffing shortages. The expansion...
Fired for Social Media Posts or Political Views: Wrongful Termination in Connecticut
In most of the United States, the First Amendment only stops the government from punishing you for your speech; private companies can generally fire you for saying things they do n...
Digital Sexual Harassment in Connecticut Remote Workplaces: Slack, Zoom, and Texting
With the rise of remote and hybrid work in cities like Stamford, New Haven, and Hartford, the traditional office has shifted to our living rooms. Unfortunately, workplace sexual ha...
Suing for Retaliation After Reporting Defense Contractor Fraud in Connecticut: A Qui Tam Guide
Combating Fraud in Connecticut's Defense IndustryConnecticut is home to a massive aerospace and naval defense sector, with major manufacturing hubs located in cities like Stratfor...
Can an Employer in Connecticut Fire You if the Employee Handbook Says Otherwise?
Getting fired is always a stressful and devastating experience, but it feels especially unfair when your employer breaks their own rules to do it. Connecticut is an "at-will" emplo...
How Hedge Fund and Financial Workers in Connecticut Can Report SEC Violations Anonymously
Protecting Fairfield County Financial WorkersFairfield County, particularly cities like Stamford and Greenwich, is the heartbeat of Connecticut's financial sector. Home to some of...
How to File a Workplace Sexual Harassment Claim with the Connecticut CHRO: Timelines & Steps
Experiencing sexual harassment at work can leave you feeling powerless, embarrassed, and unsure of where to turn. In cities across Connecticut, from Hartford to Stamford, employees...
Can You Sue Your Connecticut Employer for Sexual Harassment by a Customer, Client, or Vendor?
When we think of workplace sexual harassment, we usually picture a toxic boss or a creepy coworker. However, for thousands of workers in Connecticut's service, healthcare, and corp...
Suing for Unpaid Off-the-Clock Work in Connecticut: Remote Employees and After-Hours Communication
With the rise of remote work across Connecticut, from the corporate hubs in Stamford to home offices in Hartford, the line between "on the clock" and "personal time" has severely b...
Enforceability of Physician and Healthcare Non-Competes in Connecticut: A Guide to C.G.S. § 20-14p
Practicing medicine in Connecticut requires immense dedication, but navigating the business side of healthcare can be equally challenging. Whether you are a primary care doctor in...
Understanding Form 43: What to Do When Your Connecticut Employer Denies Your Workers' Comp Claim
Getting injured at work in cities like Bridgeport, Danbury, or Waterbury is stressful enough. But opening your mail to find a formal denial of your workers' compensation claim can...
1099 Misclassification in Connecticut: How Construction and Gig Workers Can Recover Unpaid Overtime
Across Connecticut, from the bustling construction sites in New Haven to the delivery routes of Bridgeport, companies frequently try to save money by labeling their workers as "109...
How to File a Discrimination Claim with the CT CHRO: Timelines, Costs, and Procedures
Filing a Workplace Discrimination Claim in ConnecticutExperiencing discrimination, harassment, or retaliation at work is incredibly distressing. Whether you are working in Hartfor...
Navigating the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority (CTPL) and FMLA: Timelines, Costs, and Eligibility
Understanding FMLA and CT Paid LeaveWhen a medical emergency strikes or you welcome a new child in Hartford, New Haven, or Stamford, balancing your family's needs with your financ...
Age Discrimination and the 'Culture Fit': Defending Older Workers in Connecticut
Age Discrimination in Connecticut WorkplacesYou have dedicated decades to your career, bringing invaluable experience to your company. Yet, recently, you have noticed a shift. You...
Negotiating C-Suite Severance Packages in Connecticut: Equity, Clawbacks, and Garden Leave
Exiting a C-Suite position in Connecticut-whether you are a CEO in Stamford, a CFO of a Hartford insurance conglomerate, or a VP at a Greenwich hedge fund-is a high-stakes financia...
Sales Representatives and Non-Solicitation Agreements in Connecticut: Clients vs. Prospects
For sales professionals in Connecticut, your 'book of business' is your most valuable asset. Whether you are selling enterprise software in Fairfield County, brokering insurance in...
Intermittent FMLA Leave for Chronic Illnesses: A Guide for Connecticut Healthcare and Manufacturing Workers
The Safety Net for Chronic ConditionsWorking in Connecticut's demanding healthcare or manufacturing sectors takes a toll on the body. For employees at major hospitals in New Haven...
Temporary Total Disability (TTD) vs. Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) Rates in Connecticut
When a severe injury pulls you off the job in Norwalk, New Britain, or Waterbury, your biggest concern is often how you will pay your mortgage and keep food on the table. Fortunate...
Connecticut Tipped Minimum Wage Violations: Illegal Tip Pooling and Tip Theft
Working in the service industry in cities like Danbury, Waterbury, or Stamford is demanding. While tips can make it a lucrative career, hospitality workers are highly vulnerable to...