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Labor & Employment Law – What to Consider After Losing Your Job

So you’ve lost your job.  Now what?  Depending on the circumstances, there are several legal issues to explore before moving on with your career.  Here is a basic summary of five issues to consider:

St. Louis Work Comp Lawyer

For over 30 years work comp lawyer James M. Hoffmann, has been helping St. Louis injured workers get the medical benefits and income they need to move forward.

U.S. Supreme Court Decides on Restrictive Interpretation of Required Causation for Title VII Employer Retaliation, Circumventing Congressional Amendment

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center v. Nassar, 570 U.S. ___ (2013)

Mediating a Sexual Harassment Claim

Statistically, the overwhelming majority of sexual harassment cases are resolved prior to trial by “alternate dispute resolution” in the form of mediation or arbitration.  These proceedings (mediation in particular) are more informal than a courtroom trial, but you still need a zealous and experienced advocate on your side.

Do I Need an Attorney if I am Harassed at Work in Connecticut?

Do I Need an Attorney if I am Harassed at Work in Connecticut?

Can an Employer Require an Employee to Remain on Disability Leave Due to Pregnancy in Connecticut?

Can an Employer Require an Employee to Remain on Disability Leave Due to Pregnancy in Connecticut?

What Must an Employer Do to Accommodate an Employee or Job Applicant Who Has a Disability in Connecticut?

What Must an Employer Do to Accommodate an Employee or Job Applicant Who Has a Disability in Connecticut?

Hostile Work Environment vs. Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment

As an employment law attorney I can get too accustomed to the legal jargon.  One question frequently asked by prospective clients is “what is the difference between hostile work environment and quid pro quo sexual harassment?”  While both types of employment discrimination are illegal and actionable, they can take very different forms.

Mere Inclusion of a Restrictive Covenant Does Not Invalidate Entire Contract

Wes-Garde Components Group, Inc. v. Carling Technologies, Inc., 2012 Conn. Super. LEXIS 899

Court Enforces Non-Compete Agreements Connected to Franchise Agreements

Carvel Corporation v. DePaola, 2001 Conn. Super. LEXIS 1190

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