Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Legislation, Public Policy, Retaliation, Whistle Blower | September 19, 2008
The Senate and the House both overwhelmingly passed legislation in 2007 that would strengthen protections for whistle-blowers who report waste,… Continue reading Reaching a Compromise to Help Whistleblowers in Federal Agencies
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wrongful Termination | June 26, 2008
Can my employer fire me without giving me a reason? Yes. Connecticut, like most states, is an “at will” state. … Continue reading Termination Without Cause
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Legislation, Wage / Hour | June 24, 2008
The Hartford Courant reported today that the Connecticut General Assembly voted to override Governor Rell’s earlier veto of an increase… Continue reading Connecticut Legislature Overrides Rell’s Veto of Minimum Wage Increase
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Employee Rights, Newsletters | May 23, 2008
Can my employer make me sign a performance review? Probably. I see it all the time: employees who refuse to… Continue reading Signing a Performance Review
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Employee Rights, Newsletters | May 16, 2008
Can my employer force me to submit to a drug test? Not without reasonable suspicion. In Connecticut, no employer… Continue reading Right to Refuse Drug Test
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Law Firm News, Newsletters | May 13, 2008
I am writing to let you know that I have started a web-log (“BLOG”) on Connecticut employee rights law. You… Continue reading My Blog
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Age, Discrimination, Gender, Race | May 12, 2008
In a rare case, a white male over forty defeated his employer’s motion for summary judgment in his suit claiming… Continue reading Caucasion has prima facie case of gender, race and age discrimination.
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Legislation | May 1, 2008
The proposed new sick leave act will provide more Connecticut employees with greater protection from losing their job because of… Continue reading Proposed Bill Gives Connecticut workers more sick leave rights.
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Disability | April 30, 2008
The Connecticut Supreme Court recently expanded the rights of disabled workers in Connecticut. In Curry v. Allan S. Goodman, Inc.,… Continue reading Connecticut Supreme Court expands rights of disabled workers.
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Unemployment | April 4, 2008
Can My Employer Deny Me a Pink Slip? In Connecticut, while it is the preferred practice for an employer to… Continue reading Necessity of a Pink Slip
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