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5 Tips for Employment Lawyers in the Age of COVID-19

by eordazzo | Dec 1, 2020 | Firm News

• 5 Tips for Employment Lawyers in the Age of COVID-19

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Attorney Gary Phelan quoted in article “Schools report staffing short-ages” in The Norwalk Hour.

by eordazzo | Nov 18, 2020 | Americans With Disabilities Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, teachers legally are entitled to reasonable accommodations if they need one. For many, that might mean teaching remotely, said Gary Phelan, a Stratford attorney who has represented teachers seeking accommodations. “There’s...

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How to identify and resolve workplace bullying and harassment

by eordazzo | Nov 6, 2020 | Firm News, Uncategorized

Employers should work hard to provide a safe working environment that is free of bullying and harassment. Managers should be tasked with investigating claims of harassment and take steps to eliminate the offending behavior. It’s important for employers to recognize...

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The Women’s Business Development Council Gala Luncheon 10/30/20

by eordazzo | Oct 28, 2020 | Firm News

Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. is excited to celebrate and support women’s economic empowerment with the first virtual WBDC Gala Luncheon 10/30/20. This year’s virtual Gala will include virtual breakout sessions, and the opportunity for sponsors to host live viewing...

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Today’s Business: Working parents continue to manage the virtual office and the virtual classroom

by eordazzo | Oct 16, 2020 | Coronavirus/COVID-19

Photo: Contributed Photo : Jessica A. Slippen In a typical year, cooler temps and shorter days mean one thing: Back to school. For working parents, back to school is somewhat of a reprieve, guaranteeing most at least a six-hour window of defined child-free work time....

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Attorney Gary Phelan interviewed in Legal Management, The Magazine of ALA “Office Dating: Passions and Policies”

by eordazzo | Oct 16, 2020 | Uncategorized

“Workplace fraternization is becoming a bigger issue with younger people who are spending more time at their place of employment, giving them more opportunity to develop relationships with coworkers who share their interests and education and background,” says Gary...

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Attorney Peg Sheahan discusses Employment and Covid on News 12

by eordazzo | Oct 16, 2020 | Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Gary Phelan interviewed in Fast Company Magazine article ” ‘I feel devastated’: COVID-19 long-haulers fight for understanding from employers.”

by eordazzo | Sep 30, 2020 | Coronavirus/COVID-19

Gary Phelan interviewed in Fast Company Magazine article " ‘I feel devastated’: COVID-19 long-haulers fight for understanding from employers."

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Gary Phelan Featured in New Haven Register “Today’s Business: Back to the office if immunocompromised”

by eordazzo | Sep 23, 2020 | Coronavirus/COVID-19

“My boss wants me to go back to the office. I am immunocompromised. What can I do? Do I have any legal protections?” In March, Connecticut implemented Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive order stating that to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus, all businesses needed to...

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Gary Phelan interviewed in Story News 12: Positive coronavirus case reported at Kendall Elementary days before school set to begin

by eordazzo | Sep 15, 2020 | Coronavirus/COVID-19

Positive coronavirus case reported at Kendall Elementary days before school set to begin A local attorney says school districts should be pushing back the start dates of school following a positive coronavirus case at a Norwalk school.

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