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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Reese Mitchell | May 24, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
How much were you paid at your last job is a routine question potential employers ask applicants during the interview process. However, on May 22, 2018, Connecticut became the fifth state to ban salary history inquiries by employers or their agents. Governor Malloy...
by Reese Mitchell | Mar 16, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
Ever since President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law and outlawed employment discrimination under Title VII of the Act, courts have steadily increased employee protections. Under Title VII, employers cannot discriminate against employees based on...
