Legal Articles, Employment

Connecticut State Employee Sues For Racial Discrimination

Blog post on a state employee suing on the basis of racial discrimination.

Employee Claims Harassment Complaints Ended in Termination

Blog post on wrongful termination case involving harassment and discrimination.

Agency Disputes Arbitration Decision in Favor of Disabled Employee

Blog post on a case of a worker who was discriminated against because of a physical disability.

Connecticut Supreme Court Expands "Disability" Under CFEPA

Blog post on the expanded definition of what constitutes a disability under the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act.

Federal Courts Expand Discrimination Policy For Pregnant Workers

Blog post on federal courts increasing protections for pregnant women against employment discrimination.

Employment Class Action Waivers Forecast Big Legal Issues Ahead

Blog post on the topic of mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts.

New Connecticut Law Bans Physician Non-Compete Restrictions

Blog post on a new law in Connecticut that prevents employment contracts from restricting a medical doctor's right to practice immediately after his or her employment has ended with that employer.

Contractual Rights for Teachers: An Overview

Blog post on the topic of teachers' contracts

Racial Discrimination in the Workplace

Blog post on racial discrimination in the workplace discussing what it is as well as federal and state laws that protect against it.

Sexual Harassment at Work

Blog post on sexual harassment at work- what qualifies and what should you do if you experience or see sexual harassment on the job.

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