New Haven County
Employment Lawyer

When you devote your time and energy to benefiting a company, you expect that the company will treat you respectfully. Sadly, that’s not always the case. Sometimes businesses engage in illegally practices that deny their workers the compensation they are due.

If you feel like you have been mistreated by your boss, or that your rights are being violated, an attorney can help you analyze your situation and seek out justice. You don’t have to stand up to a big company alone. With a lawyer on your side, you can demand that your rights are upheld and you are justly compensated.

At Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, our team has experience representing a range of clients across Connecticut, from retail store managers to executives. We’ve taken on scenarios including wrongful termination, discrimination, and wage and hour law issues. Standing up to a major corporation can seem daunting, but we are not afraid to take on a challenge in order to defend your rights.

Call us at 860-522-8888 today to schedule your consultation appointment. We can analyze your situation and thoroughly explore the options available to you. With Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore representing you, you can be confident that your rights will be upheld.

Wage and Hour Law Requirements for Employers in New Haven County

With the tough economy gripping the country, companies are trying to save dollars in any way they can. Sometimes this means violating the rights of their workers. Both state and federal law establish certain rights for employees, including a minimum wage and a requirement for employees to be paid for overtime if they work more than 40 hours in a week.

Overtime wages do not apply in certain situations, such as managerial positions, so some companies have started misrepresenting their employees in order to take advantage of this exception. A common scenario is an hourly worker being “promoted” to an assistant manager position while still performing the same tasks. This allows a company to demand longer hours while avoiding overtime pay, a practice which is illegal and unethical. Any employee in this situation should carefully consider both their future and available legal options.

Federal Laws Against Wrongful Termination

Like most states in America, Connecticut uses an at-will employment policy. This means that employers can fire an employee at any time without reason. However, if termination or discipline is a result of certain situation, this violates the employee’s rights. For example, if you have been fired because of your race, gender, age, or a disability, your rights may have been ignored.

Other protected actions include taking time off to care for yourself or a loved one, as defined by the Family Medical Leave Act. You also cannot be disciplined for reporting certain activities in your workplace, such as sexual harassment.

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Finding an Employment Law Attorney in New Haven County

At Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, we know that your livelihood is important. Your career and employment could be in jeopardy. That’s why we aggressive tackle your employment law issues and seek out justice on your behalf. Let us shoulder the stress of your situation so that you can focus on other areas of your life.

Richard Hayber has over a decade of experience representing clients like you across Connecticut who have suffered unjust treatment at the hands of their employers. Call us today at 860-522-8888 to schedule your appointment with our employment law firm today.