Attorney Gary Phelan Interviewed In Legal Management, The Magazine Of ALA “Office Dating: Passions And Policies”
“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 Phelan, a Shareholder at Mitchell, Sheahan & Slippen, P.C., in Stratford, Connecticut. “The...
Today’s Business: Working Parents Continue To Manage The Virtual Office And The Virtual Classroom
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...
What Employers & Employees Should Know About Severance Agreements
Last updated: July 18, 2024
Ending an employment relationship can be difficult, regardless of whether you are the employer or the departing employee. Severance agreements can be an effective way to ease this transition and allow both sides to make a clean break. But there are some
Gary Phelan Interviewed In Fast Company Magazine Article ” ‘I Feel Devastated’: COVID-19 Long-Haulers Fight For Understanding From Employers.”
Gary Phelan interviewed in Fast Company Magazine article ” ‘I feel devastated’: COVID-19 long-haulers fight for understanding from employers.”
Gary Phelan Featured In New Haven Register “Today’s Business: Back To The Office If Immunocompromised”
“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...
Gary Phelan Interviewed In Story News 12: Positive Coronavirus Case Reported At Kendall Elementary Days Before School Set To Begin
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.
ADA Considerations And Working From Home
In the past several months, millions of American workers have made the transition to working from home. Employees and employers alike have had to adapt quickly to the change in working conditions. One major factor that employers have had to address is what to do regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...
Older Teachers At Risk Of COVID Dread Return To Class | Connecticut Public Radio
As office buildings and schools reopen, some adults 65 and older are forced to return to a work environment that carries a higher risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Gary Phelan, who practices employment law in Westport as part of...
Opinion: DACA Decision Benefits More Than Just ‘Dreamers’
Photo: Contributed Photo; Protestors in support of DACA in Westport in 2017.
While the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision gives “Dreamers” a chance to relax, the question is, for how long?
About 700,000 or...
What Is The Prevailing Wage Law In Connecticut?
Last Updated: July 18, 2024
If you are a contractor or subcontractor, you may have heard of the prevailing wage law. The prevailing wage law stems from the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts. This federal law requires contractors and subcontractors to pay their employees a certain wage for work on...