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Q: Can employer deny driving privileges after medical clearance with clean driving record in Connecticut?

Can my employer deny me driving privileges for company business even though I have been medically cleared by my eye doctor and primary care physician? I have a clean driving record and have asked my employer for the reason, but they haven't provided one. Instead, I've been told to use my... View More

Q: Can a Christian private military group enforce membership rules under CT law?

I am interested in forming a Christian chaplaincy group as a Private Military Force under Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 505, Sec. 27-102. We aim to supply Christian chaplains to the Connecticut Military Department as contracted volunteers, along with Civil Defense and Disaster relief... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

Your vision of creating a Christian chaplaincy group under Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 505, Section 27-102 is feasible, but with important considerations. As a private military force in Connecticut, you would need to file organizational documents with the Secretary of State, including your... View More

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Q: Is my termination legal after responding to workplace threats in an automotive shop in CT?

I work in an automotive shop and was involved in an argument where the other party threatened me with violence and made a motion to start a fight. Despite there being a supervisor witness and a video recording, I was terminated after verbally responding to the threats. The HR department explained... View More

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Q: Are we required to provide sick leave to union workers under PA 24-8?

I work for a company in Connecticut that handles payroll for a local IATSE theatre union. According to PA 24-8, are we required to provide sick leave for union workers? These employees choose their work based on event schedules, with many working fewer than 120 days a year but some more. We... View More

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Q: Fired over phone. Policy breach in termination process. Options?

I was fired over the phone on my day off after working at the company for three weeks. I was told the reason was a rude comment I allegedly made, but they did not inform me of this directly; I had to ask. The company policy, as I witnessed during a previous termination, stated there should be two... View More

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Q: What rights do town employees have against employers spying with hidden camera

We work for the town of Greenwich conn.

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answered on Dec 2, 2024

If the camera is in an area which you would not expect to be private there may not be any right for the employees to contest the existence of a camera. If the camera is in a conference room or office that you expected would be private, or were told would be private, there may be a case to have them... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Connecticut on
Q: Why are women, that sleep with influential men for career advancement, considered victims instead of prostitutes?

For example, sleeping with a producer in exchange for acting jobs or sleeping with a CEO in exchange for an inflated salary and gifts.

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answered on Nov 14, 2024

I think that you're making a false dichotomy between "victim" or "prostitute".

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Q: Pls need help with putting together my race discrimination appellant brief. I have an outline of the info. Desperate. $

Race employment discrimination

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answered on Sep 22, 2024

When you're preparing an appellant brief for a race discrimination case in employment, the key is to focus on the legal standards and demonstrate how the lower court made errors in applying those standards. Start by outlining the facts of your case, particularly emphasizing any evidence that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Employment Law for Connecticut on
Q: Can I join my client company right after I resign from my current employer, through which I was contracting to client.

My current employer is TCS which has a client company "ASML" where I am currently working as a contractor from TCS.

Now they had a job posted in market I applied for the job(for different profile that currently I am working) and offered for this job.

Can I join my client... View More

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answered on Sep 4, 2024

I suggest that you contact Allie Levene at levenelegal.com. She is a CT employment attorney.

As a business attorney reading what you've posted it doesn't seem like the non-solicitation clause applies directly to what you're proposing. But if you show the ENTIRE employment...
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Q: CT state: Start time is 8:15, I clock in at 8:11, and upon clocking out, my clock in time is suddenly logged at 8:30..?

This happens all the time. Clock in time is 8:15 and we can be no later than that. I clock in at 8:11 and it confirms that. When I clock out it says that I clocked in at 8:30. Is this legal and what laws govern this issue? Thank you.

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answered on Sep 1, 2024

When I go to https://cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_557.htm#sec_31-13a and look around a bit, I can't find any penalty for an employer who screws with your timekeeping. This might be a defect in the statutes.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Connecticut on
Q: My mother works at high School in CT. As a monitor They are telling her she has to sit in the boys bathroom .is it legal
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answered on Nov 27, 2023

No, it is not legal for your mother to be forced to sit in the boys' bathroom at the high school where she works as a monitor. This is a violation of her right to privacy and could also be considered sexual harassment.

In this case, your mother is being subjected to unwanted sexual...
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Q: I'm a CA resident, live there & offsite/home based work. My employer is based in CT. Which state labor laws apply?
Maurice Mandel II
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answered on Jul 8, 2023

You can certainly argue California labor laws apply. You are working in California. Remember, you are an at will employee, and if you make too much fuss, even if you are right, you can be terminated without any reason. Then you don't have a job but you may have a lawsuit. IMO having a job is... View More

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Q: Can a Qualified Domestic Relations Order be revoked 20 years later?

My father has a Qualified Domestic Relations Order and ever since retiring he's been forced to pay a percentage of his pension to his ex wife. The ex wife has a much better life than my dad now and we're in need of the money more than she is. IS there anything that can be done?

Linda Ann Subbloie
Linda Ann Subbloie
answered on Jul 27, 2022

The division of a pension is an asset distribution. Asset distributions are not modifiable.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Employment Law and Education Law for Connecticut on
Q: Do I have a case? 2017 & 2018 both contractual step increase years. I took leave 2017 & returned 2018 & no step awarded

I am aware that the 2017 year leave of absence cost me the right to have a step increase. This was a decision I made willingly when I chose not to return to work that year. However in 2018 I did return to work and I was still denied a step increase they were two steps in two years and I didn’t... View More

Rhiannon Herbert
Rhiannon Herbert
answered on Apr 13, 2022

This depends on the specific language in your contract. You should contact a Connecticut contract attorney to review the contract regarding step increases and any potential exceptions to this rule.

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Q: Do I have to give required notice prior to leaving during contract transition period?

My hospital contracted our physician group to a physician provider company. As a result, I was entered into a contract with this company but soon after hospital decided not to move forward with the company. Administration informed they are in the process of transitioning the contracts back to the... View More

Carrie Dyer
Carrie Dyer
answered on Jan 11, 2022

Not enough information is provided to answer your question. You should contact an employment attorney in your area to review your original contract with the hospital, as well as the new contract you signed with the physician provider company. The language of the contracts will dictate what your... View More

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Q: My boss sent a email from work email to her personal it had my personal information such as SS, against policy can I sue
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answered on Dec 25, 2021

I strongly suggest you speak to an experienced lawyer licensed in your jurisdiction about this legal issue. Best of luck to you.

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Q: Age discrimination or "overqualification" prejudice? Can a lawyer compel private testimony with company and myself?
Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson
answered on Jun 9, 2021

Hello, generally speaking, an attorney cannot compel the company to provide information unless a lawsuit is filed. More information is needed here to evaluate your situation. I would reach out to an employment law attorney in your state for a consultation.

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Q: Do I have a case? I suffered a miscarriage; my healthcare provider refused to provide me with accommodation.

I was in lots of pain leading up to my miscarriage. The healthcare provider didn't look into the cause of pain and when I asked for accommodation after stating I lift heavy at work (50+ pounds at times) I was refused. I worked 12 hour shifts at the warehouse Amazon and every worker is given... View More

Todd Kelly
Todd Kelly
answered on Jun 2, 2021

It is unlikely that you have a medical malpractice case. However, you may have an employment discrimination case. I do not do that type of case, but would be happy to refer you to a colleague.

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Q: Can my employer legally ask another company to stop hiring our people?

Several former employees have gone to the same couple of competitor/client companies. My company threatened to sue one person if they poached any of our people and sent a request to another company that they stop hiring our employees. This limits my career options and would seem to discourage the... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2021

I am sorry to hear about your employment situation. You will probably need to hire an attorney licensed to practice in Connecticut to fully address your legal questions. I wish you the best of luck in the resolution of your situation.

2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Connecticut on
Q: Do I have any legal standing with both the city official and my job?

I was just insulted and belittled by a city official regarding a building I manage. The city official used profanity and said no one here even speaks inglish and continued to yell and when I asked for his name he got 3inches from my face and was yelling at me with over a dozen workers present that... View More

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answered on Feb 19, 2021

I am sorry to hear about your situation with your former employer. You will probably need to hire an attorney licensed to practice in Connecticut to fully address your legal questions. I wish you the best of luck in the resolution of your situation.

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