I Was a Victim of Harassment in the Workplace in Connecticut. Do I Have a Legal Claim?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Sexual Harassment | February 16, 2022

All employees in Connecticut deserve a safe, secure workplace in which they are treated fairly and feel comfortable. Unfortunately, that… Continue reading I Was a Victim of Harassment in the Workplace in Connecticut. Do I Have a Legal Claim?

When Does Failure to Accommodate Constitute Disability Employment Discrimination in Massachusetts?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Disability | February 16, 2022

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) provides much needed legal protection to many workers throughout the United States,… Continue reading When Does Failure to Accommodate Constitute Disability Employment Discrimination in Massachusetts?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Uncategorized | January 18, 2022

Employees deserve a safe, fair workplace. Federal law (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) and state law… Continue reading How to Make a Formal Legal Complaint for Workplace Sexual Harassment in Connecticut

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Employee Rights, Wrongful Termination | January 18, 2022

On December 17th, 2021, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) released a decision in the case of Meehan v. Medical… Continue reading Massachusetts Supreme Court: Employee Can Pursue Wrongful Termination Claim for Exercising Rebuttal Rights

On December 20th, 2021, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced that a Massachusetts contractor has been ordered to… Continue reading Federal Court: Massachusetts Employer Must Pay $438,000 for Unpaid Overtime

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | FMLA, Wage and Hour Law | January 7, 2022

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Sexual Harassment | December 16, 2021

Every employee deserves a workplace in which they can feel safe, secure, and comfortable. Sexual harassment is unacceptable. Federal and… Continue reading Were You the Victim of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in Connecticut? Four Steps to Protect Your Legal Rights.

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Wrongful Termination | December 10, 2021

Businesses and organizations in Connecticut have wide discretion to make their own personnel decisions. Connecticut is an at-will employment state—meaning… Continue reading Wrongful Termination: Three Reasons Why an Employer Cannot Fire You in Connecticut

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Wage and Hour Law | December 8, 2021

On November 15th, 2021, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the recovery of $165,000… Continue reading Wage and Hour Law: DOL Recovers More than $165,000 in Back Wages for Massachusetts Restaurant Workers

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Wage and Hour Law | December 8, 2021

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay time-and-a-half (1.5x) of a non-exempt employee’s wage when they work… Continue reading Can Connecticut Employers Shift Overtime Hours to a Future Workweek?