Employment Law Checklist Project: No Employment Promissory Notes (With Some...
Somewhere, some employer might be thinking: Hey, why don’t I make employees sign a promissory note to pay me back if they leave before six months! That would be a great idea! It would also be against...
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Use of Marijuana On Duty Still Justifies Termination, Says Court
With all the talk about the state’s implementation of medical marijuana laws, it’s easy to wonder what impact those laws will have on terminating employees who use marijuana on the job. One recent...
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When Reviewing a Reinstatement Decision by an Arbitrator, Consider Over a...
If you like getting lost on roads with your head spinning on which way to go, this is your post. (Everyone else, well, try to keep up.) I recap a case for companies with unions to pay attention to....
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Firing Of Pot-Smoking State Employee Goes Up in Smoke by CT Supreme Court
You might think that smoking pot on the job as a state employee would be justifiable grounds to get you fired. A no-brainer, right? (Let’s save a discussion for eating brownies and swearing at your...
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No Love for Guns in Workplace Is Protected, Court Finds
While the calendar may read Valentine’s Day, I’ve tackled more than my fair share of love-themed posts in the past filled with roses and chocolates. So instead, I’m going to go in a different...
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What Does “At Will” Employment Really Mean?
Years ago, I recall having a friendly conversation with another attorney in Connecticut where the topic turned to the notion of “At Will” employment. When we couldn’t settle on an answer, we moved on...
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Firing Employee Who Refuses Order To Notarize False Affidavit May Create...
I’ve talked previously about how there are two sets of laws in Connecticut regarding claims arising from termination. There is the law arising from statutes – like the one I discussed this week– and...
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Connecticut Appellate Court Rejects Challenge to At-Will Employment Doctrine
In a decision that will be officially released on Tuesday, the Connecticut Appellate Court has upheld the dismissal of a wrongful discharge claim against Marvelwood School, an independent school in...
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Mandating Vaccines at Workplace Is Legal, Says Court
Over the last few months, I’ve noted here and elsewhere that employers can very likely mandate vaccines. Now are starting to see the first court cases confirm this. In a decision issued over the...
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Old Statute Creates Expanded Wrongful Discharge Claim, Says Court
In a 3-2 decision officially released today, the Connecticut Supreme Court relied on a little-used statute to expand the narrow wrongful discharge claim available to employees who believe they have...
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