Connecticut Employment Law Attorneys
We Provide Solutions-Driven Employment Law Representation in Connecticut
Our Connecticut Employment Law Attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. represent employees and executives in employment law and severance negotiation-related matters in Connecticut and nationwide. If you feel you are being discriminated against in the workplace, wrongfully discharged, or suffering from sexual harassment, or if you are stuck in a hostile working environment, have an employment contract or severance agreement to be reviewed, we want to help. Give us a call today at (203) 255-4150 and speak with an experienced Connecticut employment law attorney to discuss how we can help you with your case or email us. We help clients located in Westchester County, Connecticut, Fairfield County, and nationwide with their current labor and employment law situations.
WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT LAW SERVICES IN CONNECTICUT
A boutique employment law firm, Carey & Associates, P.C. is committed to putting employees first. We understand that your career is your livelihood. Our CT employment law firm has the privilege of exploring the work and career challenges our clients face every day. We have a very good attorney-client relationship and will make sure that we collaborate with clients to find realistic and cost-effective solutions that do not involve litigation and taking things to the federal court. Connecticut employment lawyer has the skills and experience to take on the full spectrum of employment law matters, including:
SEVERANCE NEGOTIATION ATTORNEY IN CONNECTICUT
We provide immediate legal advice concerning Severance Agreements. If you were just fired, need help understanding your severance agreement, and need your legal rights protected, our lawyers in Connecticut are skilled and experienced with Severance Agreements and Severance Negotiations with all major employers and will make sure that you receive fair treatment. We draft, negotiate, and review severance agreements for employees. Remember, you have the right to negotiate for a better severance package. Our Connecticut employment lawyers can help.
NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION AGREEMENTS
As Connecticut Employment Lawyers we cannot stand non-competition and non-solicitation agreements and make every attempt to remove or void them whenever possible. These agreements are unduly restrictive and hurt employees and the economy. No employee ever voluntarily agreed to these agreements, they are forced on our clients on a take-or-leave-it basis. Our clients never negotiated the terms of the non-compete and often had very little time to review them long-term. A Connecticut employment lawyer will often file suit in court to declare the agreements void because they are unreasonable in their time frame, overreaching on their geographic scope, and just simply restricting our clients from working in their chosen profession.
WAGE AND OVERTIME CLAIMS
You have a legal right to be paid the federal and state minimum wage and to receive overtime compensation for all hours over forty hours per week according to laws from state and federal courts. Employees must keep track of their hours for wage and hour violations if they believe they are not receiving the correct level of pay, as many employers may not. We also see the misclassification of employees as salaried workers who should be paid hourly. Contact one of our Connecticut employment lawyers today. We can help you with the full range of wage and hour cases. Whether your wages were not paid, you were denied overtime, or you were subject to any other type of wage and hour violation, our Connecticut employment attorneys are more than ready to help.
RACE DISCRIMINATION AND NATIONAL ORIGIN DISCRIMINATION
It is illegal to treat employees differently because of their race and is illegal to treat employees differently because of their national origin. This is known as workplace discrimination and should never be tolerated. It is rare to hear comments of a racial tone and more common to find subsurface discrimination taking the form of disparate treatment favoring one race or national origin over another. As employment lawyers in Connecticut and your legal counsel, it is our job to prosecute illegal racial and national origin discrimination in the workplace. If you or your loved one was the victim of race-based discrimination in the workplace, we are here to help. Contact our Connecticut employment attorney today for a strictly confidential initial consultation.
SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND TRANSGENDER DISCRIMINATION (LGBTQ)
It is now illegal for employers and co-workers to discriminate against you at work due to your sexual orientation and transgender status. Although attitudes are slow to change, you can be assured that your rights will be protected when you work with our Connecticut employment lawyers at Carey & Associates, P.C. Contact us today for a free consultation. We are committed to protecting the rights and interests of LGBTQ+ workers in Connecticut.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAIMS
Sexual harassment is, by definition, a form of sex-based discrimination. No worker in Connecticut should be forced to endure any form of sex-based mistreatment in the workplace—whether it is rude and disparaging comments to unwanted sexual advances. With a deep understanding of the complexities of these cases, our firm offers compassionate support and aggressive advocacy. If you or your loved one was the victim of sexual harassment in the workplace in Connecticut, we can help. Contact our Connecticut employment law attorney today.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT CASES
Under state and federal law, employees are allowed to take family medical leave for up to 12 weeks and sometimes longer under various state laws. All you need is a medical condition or a family member who is affected by a medical condition to obtain a leave of absence. But do not stay out too long because your job will not be protected after 12 weeks. Carey & Associates, P.C. law office have experienced employment lawyers who understand the entire process and can make it easy to understand your case. If you have any specific questions about a family and medical leave case, please do not hesitate to contact our Connecticut employment lawyers for help.
WRONGFUL TERMINATION CASES
Wrongful termination is a commonly used phrase that refers to a variety of circumstances where the employee claims a violation of state and federal anti-discrimination laws, violation of state and federal whistle-blower protection laws, and breach of employment contracts. You will need to hire an experienced CT employment attorney to review your factual narrative to determine if you have a legal claim. We will investigate your claim and develop a strategy to present the case to the employer in an attempt to reach a resolution. We also develop the case for litigation in the event early settlement discussions fail. If you were the victim of wrongful discharge in Connecticut, you need strong, experienced legal representation. Contact our Connecticut wrongful termination attorney today for a completely confidential initial appointment.
RETALIATION DISCRIMINATION
Once you have complained about discrimination you have engaged in what is referred to as protected activity. Any adverse action that your employer takes against you after this point could be used to demonstrate that it was taken in retaliation for your engaging in this protected activity. An employer should not take any adverse action against you simply because you engaged in a protected activity. Contact our Connecticut employment lawyers today.
A COMMITMENT TO RESOLVING EMPLOYMENT LAW MATTER IN COLLABORATIVE MANNER
Employee rights matter. As a worker in Connecticut, your job is your livelihood. We are committed to solving problems for clients. In most circumstances, our attorneys know that the most effective solution is a collaborative solution.
Although we litigate every day, we strongly encourage clients and employers to talk through their employment disputes, severance negotiations, employment discrimination, unpaid overtime, and the like before considering litigation. Indeed, our law firm puts a strong emphasis on resolving employment disputes at the lowest possible level of conflict.
Our law firm knows its role when it comes to employment law cases, we wear many hats. We are the private coaches who provide leadership and direction to resolve client employment disputes. We also represent employers and act as our client’s human resource director, providing quick answers about company policies, benefits, and compensation. We are taskmasters in our handling of each and every aspect of the client’s employment litigation and appellate work. Finally, our Connecticut employment lawyers are the storytellers of our client’s personalized narrative to the company, the court, and ultimately the jury in all cases, especially sexual harassment cases.
WHY TRUST OUR CONNECTICUT EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY
Employment law is complicated. If you are a worker in Connecticut with a lot of questions about your rights and your options, you are certainly not alone. We are committed to helping workers solve problems. Our managing partner Mark Carey is an employment lawyer with nearly three decades of experience. We are proud to be effective advocates for change in the workplace. Our Connecticut employment lawyers are proactive. We are always ready to invest the time, the resources, and the attention to detail into every case.
EMPLOYMENT LAW IN CONNECTICUT: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is at Will Employment?
As with most U.S. jurisdictions, Connecticut is an at-will employment law state. At-will employment means that either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all, without prior notice. With that being said, the at-will employment standard does not allow for termination for an illegal reason, such as discrimination.
Is Employment Law a State Issue or a Federal Issue?
Both. Broadly speaking, federal law sets minimum requirements for employers—such as those under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Beyond that, many states have laws in place that provide greater protection to employees. Notably, the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA) applies to all employers with at least one employee. Federal anti-discrimination law (Title VII) only applies to companies with 15 or more workers.
Is Mediation a Good Option for an Employment Law Dispute?
It can be. Mediation is often an effective option for resolving employment law disputes because it allows both parties to discuss their issues in a less formal setting and work towards a mutually agreeable solution. A key advantage of employment mediation is that it tends to be faster and less expensive than litigation. Further, it can help preserve the relationship between the parties.
What Evidence Can Be Used in an Employment Discrimination Claim?
All successful legal claims are built on a strong foundation of evidence. Employment law disputes are no exception. Evidence in an employment discrimination claim can include documentation such as emails, performance reviews, and company policies, as well as witness testimonies from colleagues or other individuals who observed discriminatory behavior. In some cases, statistical evidence showing patterns of discrimination and personal accounts of discriminatory incidents can also be important.
How Do I Know If I Am Eligible for Overtime Pay?
Eligibility for overtime pay is determined by both federal and state laws, specifically the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Connecticut’s wage and hour laws. Generally, non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a week are entitled to overtime pay at one and a half times their regular rate. If you have any specific questions about your eligibility for overtime pay, our Connecticut wage and hour attorney can help.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT LAW RESOURCES FOR YOU
For more information about employment discrimination please refer to the following sources on the internet: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities.
If you want more information about a specific employment law issue, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Connecticut employment law firm.
CONTACT OUR CONNECTICUT EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY TODAY
At Carey & Associates, P.C., our Connecticut employment law attorneys are committed to helping clients find solutions. We take on all types of employment law cases, including discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, and employment contracts. Reach out to us by phone at (203) 255-4150 or connect with us online for your fully private case review. Our firm has an office in Southport and we handle employment law matters throughout Connecticut.
Practice Areas
- Employment Counseling
- Pregnancy Discrimination
- Disability Discrimination
- Age Discrimination
- Severance Negotiations
- Sexual Harassment & Gender Discrimination
- Connecticut Executive Compensation Lawyers
- Racial Discrimination
- Wage and Overtime Claims
- Sexual Orientation and Transgender (LGBTQ)
- Whistleblower Protection
- Family Medical Leave Act
- Pension and Disability Benefits Litigation
- Employment Defamation
- Religious Discrimination
- Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation Agreements
- Wrongful Termination
- Retaliation Discrimination
Client Testimonials
Mark and his team at Carey & Associates are incredibly knowledgeable about Employment Law and have walked me through every step of the way. Their approach and guidance has been extremely effective in dealing with my case. They instill a sense of confidence by laying out the facts, caselaw, and risk assessment to help make well informed decisions. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an Employment Attorney.
J.K.
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