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Do human rights influence workplace procedures?

On Behalf of Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. | Dec 2, 2022 | Workplace Discrimination

Human rights get a lot of attention when discussing matters of culture, or politics. Although many refer to the founding documents of our country to determine human rights, when it comes to employment, there are more specific laws that guarantee your protection while...

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Gary Phelan discusses pregnancy workplace laws with Melissa in the Morning on WICC

by Gary Phelan | Nov 28, 2022 | Pregnancy Protection Act, Workplace Discrimination

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Implicit bias — a new force facing employers

by Robert Mitchell | Aug 8, 2022 | Workplace Discrimination

Today’s Business: Implicit bias — a new force facing employers Aug. 6, 2022 Robert B. Mitchell is a partner in the Stratford-based law firm Mitchell and Sheahan PC. He represents employers and employees in employment law cases and management in union-related labor law...

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Discrimination claims based on mental health rising

by Gary Phelan | May 31, 2022 | Americans With Disabilities Act, Workplace Discrimination

The COVID-19 pandemic may be among the reasons for the increase in the last two years. The EEOC observed that “employees with certain pre-existing mental health conditions, for example, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder...

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MARKET MATTERS: Time’s Almost Up — Mandated sexual harassment training deadline looms for CT businesses

by eordazzo | Mar 23, 2020 | Workplace Discrimination, Workplace Harassment

With the media focused on Harvey Weinstein’s trial and conviction, we are seeing firsthand the reverberating impact of the #MeToo movement. It should serve as a reminder that Connecticut has a new law with a looming deadline for businesses to take required action....

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Filing a legal action for disability discrimination

On Behalf of Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. | Jan 9, 2020 | Workplace Discrimination

Employees of Connecticut companies have a legal right to a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. When an individual with a disability requests reasonable accommodation so that he or she may perform the duties of a job without suffering harm from a...

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Asking about an applicant’s citizenship status

On Behalf of Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. | Oct 15, 2019 | Workplace Discrimination

Immigration seems always to be in the news these days. Increasingly, immigration status and employment intersect to accompany prime real estate on the country’s many newspapers’ front pages. In fact, earlier this year, a workplace raid by Immigration and Customs...

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4 pregnancy discrimination warning signs

On Behalf of Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. | Sep 30, 2019 | Workplace Discrimination

As a business owner, you likely must wear many hats. Not only do you have to work diligently to meet customer or client demands, but you must also promote a healthy and productive workplace. As you may suspect, discrimination in any form can destroy the morale of your...

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Fired? Could your boss do that?

On Behalf of Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C. | Aug 16, 2019 | Workplace Discrimination, Workplace Harassment

Being let go from any position is hard on your ego and potentially devastating to your financial security and career. In some cases you may be let go for valid reasons, in other instances, you may feel you have been wrongfully terminated. Taking the time to learn a...

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Connecticut Employers Cannot Ask About a Job Applicant’s Criminal History on an Initial Application

by Reese Mitchell | Nov 28, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination

Connecticut’s stated public policy encourages rehabilitating criminals who have served their time.  With this in mind, Connecticut employers should understand there are strict restrictions on how they investigate potential employees.  Since January 1, 2017, it has...

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