Connecticut Questions and Answers

can a public act recently enacted void a non-compete non-solicit contract that was violated before the public act
I am the employer -the employee violated the noncompete 6 months ago and is trying to get my case dismissed because of PA19 -117 sec 305 which has now made these agreements void but they weren't at ti...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 28, 2019 8:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

My friend who lives and works in Connecticut has been working for a semi-large (retail sales) corporation for over 25 years and has never gotten a raise. He makes about $12 an hour plus approx. 3% commission. He is considered a salesman but is the 'assist
My friend who lives and works in Connecticut has been working for a semi-large (retail sales) corporation for over 25 years and has never gotten a raise. He makes about $12 an hour plus approx. 3% com...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 7, 2017 8:34 PM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

If an employer lies to an applicant during the job interview/hiring process what can be done?
I had been working at my previous job for many years. Over the past year I had been looking for a new job that contained 3 specific features: shorter commute, better salary and no travel. I had an int...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 28, 2012 3:17 PM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

How can an employer, funded by the government get away with violating laws?
FMLA violations-usage documented on annual review Discriminate-against an employee with a disability that was stable be allowed to intentionally exposed employee to horrific working conditions that in...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 30, 2011 04:50 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

worked for a major bank for 17 years-(I was a Vice president) was terminated but received no severen
1 answer  |  asked Apr 26, 2011 10:06 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

90 day Non-compete. Can I get out of it-I am an independent sales rep
I have worked for a large business magazine for 9 years as an independent advertising sales rep and am not an employee of the firm. I am on a 100% commission compensation. I just resigned and was hire...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 22, 2011 6:36 PM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

Employee No-Hire Clause
I work for a Company A which is the one that pays me, but I am assign to a Company B which is the place where I do all the work. In my contract there is a No-Hire clause. Now the Company A lost the ou...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 16, 2011 1:13 PM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

Are restrictive covenants enforceable two years after the expiration of contract?
I am a dental associate without any stake in profit sharing or ownership within the practice. My most recent employment contract included a restrictive covenant to not compete within a ten mile radius...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 5, 2011 09:03 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

2 Weeks Notice - company terminated me
This morning, I gave 2 weeks notice to my employer as requested through the company handbook. My manager called to let me know that today would be my last day and that I would not be paid beyond today...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 4, 2011 09:56 AM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut

Being out on medical leave and returning can they not honor your availability you were hired with?
i was out on medical leave for twelve weeks getting paid by myh companies insurer. i gave them notes from my doctor every time i received one. i had two surgeries once i was cleared i gave them the cl...
1 answer  |  asked Nov 28, 2010 2:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Connecticut