Legal Articles, Employee Rights

Parties Debate Whether Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a 'Disability'

Blog post discussing whether Carpal Tunnel Syndrome constitutes a disability that should be protected in employment discrimination cases.

Employer Falls Short In Contradicting Employee's Discrimination Claim

Blog post about a case involving employment discrimination and an employer's burden of proving their case.

The U.S. EEOC and Disability Discrimination: An Overview

Blog post on the federal laws regarding disability discrimination in the workplace.

Teacher's Termination Stands Despite Tenure and Disability Claims

Blog post that discusses an example of a teacher who had tenure and was fired as well as the reasons the firing was upheld.

The EEOC and Sex-Based Discrimination: An Overview

Blog post on what constitutes sexual discrimination and harassment.

Numerous Claims Allowed Against Former Employer, Harassment Not One of Them

Article about an employment case where the employer was accused of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and several types of personal injury.

Shifting Medical Field Creates Contractual Rift Between Connecticut Hospitals and Doctors

Blog post on the recent developments in the health care industry that have affected employment contracts for doctors and hospitals.

Connecticut Bill Limits Contractual Restrictions on Medical Professionals

Article on a CT bill that limits the application of non-compete agreements on medical professionals.

Common Questions Regarding Mediation and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

FAQ on the topics of Mediation and Sexual Harassment in the workplace.

The Differing Types of Workplace Harassment: What to Know

Blog post on the different classes of workplace discrimination.

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