Can My Employer Keep Me From Taking Medical Leave?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters | August 11, 2017

Usually not. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers to allow a leave of absence for serious… Continue reading Can My Employer Keep Me From Taking Medical Leave?

Disability Employment Discrimination Failure to Accommodate

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Disability, Discrimination, Employee Rights | July 31, 2017

Under Connecticut law and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 (ADA), an employer must provide “reasonable accommodations” to an… Continue reading Disability Employment Discrimination Failure to Accommodate

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters | July 21, 2017

Yes. But they have to pay you for it. Some employees – such as call center workers – use many… Continue reading Can My Employer Make Me Come In Early To Boot Up

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Discrimination, Uncategorized | July 14, 2017

There are a few laws that protect pregnant employees in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Whether you work in Connecticut or Massachusetts,… Continue reading Can My Employer Limit the Length of My Pregnancy Leave?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters | July 14, 2017

It depends. In Connecticut, no. Under the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act, an employer must provide “a reasonable leave… Continue reading Can My Employer Limit the Length of My Pregnancy Leave

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wrongful Termination | June 28, 2017

No. Migraine headaches are considered a serious health condition covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).… Continue reading Can my Employer Fire me Because of my Migraines?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Discrimination, Newsletters | June 23, 2017

In a recent discussion with CNBC Europe, Aetna’s CEO Mark Bertolini discussed the future of Aetna and the upcoming… Continue reading Is a CEO’s Desire to Attract Young People Age Discrimination

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Age, Discrimination, Uncategorized | June 23, 2017

In a recent discussion with CNBC Europe, Aetna’s CEO Mark Bertolini discussed the future of Aetna and the upcoming move… Continue reading Is a CEO’s Desire to Attract Young People Age Discrimination?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Class Actions, Wage / Hour, Wage and Hour Law | June 17, 2017

Recently a Massachusetts court ruled that Massachusetts employees are entitled to be paid their accrued but unused vacation time after… Continue reading Massachusetts Court Rules Workers Entitled to be Paid Unused Vacation Time After Termination

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters | May 26, 2017

No. Not in Connecticut! Restaurants can pay servers less than the minimum wage ($10.10 in CT) for the time… Continue reading Can restaurants make servers do side-work for less than minimum wage?