Early intervention services are designed to address the developmental needs of eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities, ages birth to the third birthday, and their families. Early intervention … [Read more...]
How Federal Laws Provide Disability Discrimination Protection at School
Sometimes children with disabilities experience barriers to participation at school or discrimination due to their health-care-related needs. Here are some examples. Children who need medication, … [Read more...]
Tenured Teacher Dismissal Process and Timetable
The teacher tenure law sets out strict termination and due process requirements for teachers, whether or not they have tenure. Tenured teachers have their contracts automatically renewed from … [Read more...]
Harassment in the Workplace: The Basics
What is Harassment: Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), and the … [Read more...]
National Origin Discrimination: An Overview
What is national origin discrimination? Discrimination based on national origin involves treating employees or job applicants unfavorably because they are from a different country, or because of the … [Read more...]
Employee Rights After Job Termination: An Overview
Employees terminated by an employer have certain rights. An employee has the right to receive a final paycheck, the option of continuing health insurance coverage, and may be eligible for severance … [Read more...]
Severance Agreements, Whistleblowers, and the SEC: Don’t Forget Dodd-Frank Act Rule 12F-17
In most employment separation or “severance” agreements, employees receiving some form of severance compensation or other inducements from an employer do so in exchange for certain waivers of rights. … [Read more...]
Is it Illegal for an Employer to Bully an Employee in CT?
The Short Answer: Anti-bullying laws currently do not apply to the workplace. Accordingly, it is generally not a violation of workplace law if a coworker or supervisor engages in conduct hostile, … [Read more...]
Wrongful Termination Case Settles for $325k
The state’s former director of labor relations, who claims wrongful termination for publicly criticizing state officials, has agreed to a settlement of about $325,000. As part of the agreement, the … [Read more...]
Pursuing a Wrongful Termination Case
If you want to pursue a wrongful termination case, there are several avenues available to you. They range from informal, such as engaging in settlement discussions with your employer, to formal, such … [Read more...]
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