The employment provisions of the new recreational cannabis law do not take effect until 10/1/22. Therefore, nothing has yet changed and you can be...

CT law prohibits an employer from requiring an employee to work more than 6 days in a calendar week. Terminating an employee who refuses to work...

If you are being rehired by the same employer within 12 months of termination, you are considered an "employee" and not a "prospective employee"...

Two issues come to mind. The first is the denial of UC benefits. Typically, a termination for poor performance, even after being placed on a...

Can my place of business separate me after two weeks if I'm covered on fmla?

Assuming you qualify for FMLA (either federal or CT), you are entitled to an unpaid leave of absence for up to 12 weeks (federal), or 16 weeks...

Can I get fired for talking about wages with my co-workers (off the clock)?

CT law permits employees to discuss their wages with co-workers, and employers may not prohibit such discussions, nor take disciplinary action...

Is this non-competition agreement enforceable if I live in Connecticut?

Normally non-competes must be narrowly tailored to protect a company's legitimate business interests. The geographic scope must not be broader...

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I want to understand what my rights are in regards to employment promotion discrimination?

Typically, individuals of Indian national origin (the country of India) are included under the Asian AAP category. Therefore, the Agency would...

Is it legal for my employer to dock pay for a break I work through?

If you work through your lunch, you must be paid for such time. However, the employer has the right to order you to not work during meal periods,...

How do I calculate what to ask for in an EEOC complaint?

Your remedy demand is what you want for your damages. Your damages are the difference between the value of the full-time job you did not...