Insight on Labor & Employment Developments for Connecticut Businesses
Ed: Updated to reflect newer posts and correct style
There are many employment lawyers who subscribe to the belief that "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished". A case out of Connecticut and the Second Circuit this month certainly won’t change that perception. Indeed, although the case may have political undertones, it sets up a classic…
In representing clients, I have, on occasion, had a client make a honest inquiry about the federal laws regarding age discrimination. Their question is something along the lines of: If discriminating against age is against the law, why can law firms insist on mandatory retirement policies?
The simple response is that partners at law firms…
As one blogger posted over the weekend: Its tough to try employment cases around Christmas time. Just ask the City of New Haven.
Late last week, a jury in the Superior Court jury awarded $500,000 to a man who was turned down for a job in the city public works department. He never actually lost…
