Legal Articles, General Practice

Worker's Compensation Not Undermined by Employee's Contract

Blog post about a case involving a claim for worker's compensation and the rights of employees in employment contracts.

Woman's Emotional Distress Not Barred By Sexual Harassment Claim

Blog post about a woman who brought suit against her employer for claims of sexual harassment and emotional distress.

Rest Period Pay and Overtime Premiums for Piece-Rate Workers

Rest Period Pay and Overtime Premiums for Piece-Rate Workers

Rest Periods Must be Separately Compensated for Commissioned Employees

Rest Periods Must be Separately Compensated for Commissioned Employees

If Someone Hugs me in the Workplace, Can that be Considered Sexual Harassment?

If Someone Hugs me in the Workplace, Can that be Considered Sexual Harassment?

PAGA and Arbitration: The Growing Conflict between State and Federal Court

PAGA and Arbitration: The Growing Conflict between State and Federal Court

Ninth Circuit Finds in Favor of Plaintiff’s Age Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

Ninth Circuit Finds in Favor of Plaintiff’s Age Discrimination and Retaliation Claims

Parent's Product Liability & CUTPA Claims Upheld in Toxic Furniture Lawsuit

Blog post about a case involving products liability claim caused by a piece of toxic furniture.

Immunity Protects Town in Stepmother's Suit for Football Field Injury

Blog post about a woman who unsuccessfully sued the town of Tolland for an injury she sustained at the field while watching her child's football practice.

Freshman's Emotional Distress Claim Undermined by Flag Football Game

Blog post about a college student who sued another student for emotional distress for an injury sustained playing flag football.

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