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I was Injured While Working in 2012 and Worker’s Comp Only Covered My Injury until 2013. Can I Appeal and Be Reimbursed for Losses?

I was Injured While Working in 2012 and Worker’s Comp Only Covered My Injury until 2013. Can I Appeal and Be Reimbursed for Losses?

I Have Been Working a 40 Hour Work Week for 15.5 Years and Have Only Been Paid for 37.5 Hours. Am I Entitled to My Money Earned?

I Have Been Working a 40 Hour Work Week for 15.5 Years and Have Only Been Paid for 37.5 Hours. Am I Entitled to My Money Earned?

Can an Employee Sue for Wrongful Discharge Even Though the Employee Did Not Have an Employment Contract?

Can an Employee Sue for Wrongful Discharge Even Though the Employee Did Not Have an Employment Contract?

Court Invalidates Non-Compete Agreements to Prevent Employment with Company’s Clients

Innovative Financial Services, LLC v. Urban, 2005 Conn. Super. LEXIS 775 marks a milestone in the law of non-compete agreements. Ms. Shelley Anne Urban worked as a full-time employee at Innovative Financial Services, LLC (IFS) from March 24, 2003, to January 17, 2004.  The company provided outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, and administrative services to approximately forty local businesses.

I Was a Victim of Employment Discrimination

I Was a Victim of Employment Discrimination

How Do I Negotiate a Severance Package in Connecticut?

How Do I Negotiate a Severance Package in Connecticut?

How to Test a Non-Compete for Reasonableness and it’s Overall Enforceability

How to Test a Non-Compete for Reasonableness and it’s Overall Enforceability

Court Grants Combination of Equitable & Legal Relief for Breach of Non-Compete Agreement

In Braman Chemical Enterprise, Inc. v. Barnes, 2006 Conn. Super. LEXIS 3753, Ms. Valerie Barnes worked as an exterminator for Braman Chemical Enterprises, Inc. from November 5, 1990, to April 26, 2006.  On October 24, 1990, in preparation for Ms. Barnes beginning to work, the parties executed a non-compete agreement titled “Restriction Against Other Employment After Termination of Work With Braman Chemical Enterprises, Inc.” where it stated that Ms. Barnes was prohibited from working at any branch of a pest control business within fifty miles of the Hartford City Hall for a period of six months.

Connecticut Court Uses Oral Agreement to Substantiate Consideration for Non-Compete Agreement

In Command Systems, Inc. v. Wilson, 1995 Conn. Super. LEXIS 406, Mr. Steven Wilson worked for Command Systems, Inc. where he received a promotion to the position of Vice President and Secretary of the company on June 26, 1990.  In September of that year, management informed Mr. Wilson that he would receive a bonus contingent on the company achieving certain sales goals.  The company did achieve the specified goals in December 1990 but the company informed Mr. Wilson that he needed to sign an agreement containing a contractual non-compete clause before he could receive the bonus.  The parties signed an agreement on December 21, 1990, that contained several restrictive covenants.

Can an Employee Who Waived Discrimination Claims in a Severance Agreement Still Sue for Discrimination?

Can an Employee Who Waived Discrimination Claims in a Severance Agreement Still Sue for Discrimination?

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