Attorney Gary Phelan Quoted In Article “Schools Report Staffing Short-Ages” In The Norwalk Hour.
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 not a one-sizefits-all answer to fit every situation, as is true of...
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...
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.
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...
Market Matters: Older Workers In The COVID-19 Era
“You’re as young as you feel” is one of the most common clichés about getting older. Unfortunately, the novel coronavirus does not care about how old you feel. Older individuals have borne the brunt of COVID-19’s wrath.
Part of...
Gary Phelan Was Quoted In New Haven Biz
Viral business: Older employees and the workplace
By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo
As the number of coronavirus cases in Connecticut continues to decline, employers around the state are welcoming more staff back to the workplace.
Companies...
Reasonable Accommodation In The Workplace And COVID-19
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Market Matters: Unemployment Compensation Rules Changed Amid Pandemic
Some of the rules for collecting unemployment compensation have changed amid the coronavirus pandemic. For employers, a degree of caution is needed when dealing with workers who are afraid to come back to the job. Employees must understand that a...