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CHRO Ruling Holds that Learning and Mental Disabilities (Attention Deficit Disorder) Must be Accommodated on Promotion Test

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in CHRO & EEOC, Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Litigation

A few weeks ago, I pondered the impact that the Connecticut Supreme Court’s decision in Curry v. Allan S. Goodman would have on cases involving learning and mental disabilities. Turns out, I didn’t need to wait long at all. A CHRO Hearing Officer has already used that decision to chime in and indicate that  must… Continue Reading

Report: Female Employee Uses “Barenaked Ladies” to Harass Male Supervisor

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Discrimination & Harassment

I enjoy my work as an employment lawyer for the simple fact that each case is different and "you can’t make this stuff up." An article in today’s The Advocate of Stamford, Connecticut, proves that theory correct.  An interesting story today about a female town of Stamford employee who was disciplined for allegedly harassing a male supervisor, contains… Continue Reading