Connecticut Employment Attorney for Employers and Employees
Principled Advocacy.
Practical Solutions.
Providing advice, counsel, and litigation for individuals and businesses in Connecticut on employment disputes and compliance matters
My Practice Spotlight
Litigation/Alternative Dispute Resolution
Employment litigation in Connecticut Superior Court, the CHRO, and the EEOC. Defense and plaintiff-side representation in discrimination, wage and hour, ERISA, and contract disputes.
Workplace Safety and Harassment
OSHA and CONN-OSHA compliance, Time's Up Act sexual harassment prevention training, and child labor law adherence for Connecticut employers and employees.
Personnel Policies & Employee Handbooks
Handbooks, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, separation agreements, and waivers drafted to meet Connecticut statutory requirements and match your actual operations.
Employment Contracts/Severance Agreements
Offer letters, non-competes, and separation agreements, including OWBPA-compliant releases for age-discrimination waivers, for employers and employees.
CT Paid Sick Leave & Frontloading
Frontloaded paid sick leave policy drafting and DOL-approved wage deduction consent forms for Connecticut employers under the 2025 amendments.
CHRO/EEOC Charges & Proceedings
Administrative charge defense and prosecution before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
CT DOL Audits/Compliance
Defense and prosecution of Connecticut Department of Labor wage and workplace standards complaints, unpaid wage claims, overtime disputes, and DOL investigations.
Wage & Hour Disputes/Violations
Unpaid wages, overtime violations, improper deductions, pay practice claims, and wage dispute representation under Connecticut wage and hour statutes.
Employment Compliance/Pre-litigation Counsel
Compliance guidance, risk assessment, contract review, separation agreements, and dispute prevention for Connecticut employers and employees.
My Writing Highlights
Front-Loading Sick Time: The Silver Lining for Employers in Connecticut’s New Paid Sick Leave Law
Connecticut's 2025 paid sick leave amendments create new burdens, but front-loading offers employers simplified administration and cost control.
Illusory Disclaimers: Conventional Employee Handbook Clauses to Omit
Many standard employee handbook disclaimers are legally illusory, providing a false sense of security while creating new liability. Here's what to omit.
An Employment Law Reality Check: Connecticut Independent Contractor Misclassification
Misclassifying workers as contractors exposes Connecticut employers under the ABC test, FLSA economic-realities test, and IRS standards.