Daniel A. Schwartz on Discrimination

Senator Murphy: Prospects “Not Too Good” for Federal Bill Prohibiting Sexual Orientation Discrimination (ENDA)

As many wait for the Supreme Court’s decision later this term on same-sex marriages, one issue that seems to get lost in the shuffle is the fact that there is still no federal law prohibiting discrimination in employment on...more

4/26/2013 - Discrimination ENDA Gay Rights Proposed Legislation Sexual Orientation Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Calling a Co-Worker “Stupid” Not Enough to Prove “Disability”, Court Says

With the changes to the ADA laws a few years back broadening the definition of a “disability”, there was some speculation (including on this blog) that we would not see very many instances where a court would throw out an ADA...more

4/3/2013 - ADA Disability Disability Discrimination Discrimination

Office Pools in Connecticut: Jump In? Maybe. (But Don’t Cause a Splash)

As I’ve written about before, Connecticut has basically turned a blind eye towards office pools — particularly when the organizer doesn’t take a cut of the prize money. ...more

3/19/2013 - Discrimination Employment Policies Sports Sports Gambling

Is Being On Time an Essential Function of Job? Second Circuit Says Most Times But Not Always

Let’s start with the premise, as the Second Circuit does, that “In many, if not most, employment contexts, a timely arrival is an essential function of the position, and a plaintiff’s inability to arrive on time would result...more

3/6/2013 - Disability Discrimination Discrimination Essential Functions Punctuality

Can Being Called “Too Flamboyant” Be Basis for State Gender Discrimination Claim?

Let’s play the “law school hypothetical” game for a minute. (I know, not as exciting as a cat being chosen in Monopoly, but bear with me.)You hear the following allegations...more

2/6/2013 - Anti-Harassment Policies Discrimination Gender Discrimination Gender Identity Sexual Orientation

Gender Inequality Claims Make Headlines in Case and in New Study

Over the last week, two unrelated stories caught my eye. For employers, they are a reminder that claims of pay inequality based on gender are still something to be concerned about. ...more

1/29/2013 - Discrimination Gender Discrimination Gender-Based Pay Discrimination Title VII

From the Archives: Bereavement Leave in Connecticut

Our family experienced a great loss this week. My mother in law — a huge fan of this blog — passed away. She always sent me an e-mail on a post she liked. She liked learning and often commented that she found it useful on...more

1/17/2013 - Bereavement Leave Discrimination FMLA

Employer Alleges “Inherently Conflicted and Irreparably Unfair Proceedings” at CHRO; Seeks Injunction

A new lawsuit filed last Thursday in Connecticut state court by an employer alleges that the employer’s due process rights are being violated by “inherently conflicted and irreparably unfair proceedings” at the Commission on...more

1/7/2013 - Administrative Hearings CHRO Discrimination Due Process Ex Parte Judges Preliminary Injunctions

Connecticut’s “Reasonable Leave of Absence” for Disability Resulting from Pregnancy

Last week, Attorney Robin Shea of Employment & Labor Insider proposed 10 rules of etiquette that “will save you from a pregnancy discrimination suit”. Rule No. 1? Pregnancy is always good news. Always. Always....more

12/8/2012 - Disability Discrimination FMLA Medical Leave PDA Pregnancy Pregnancy Discrimination

Former Lawmaker (and Ex-Felon) Urges Connecticut To Ban Discrimination Against Felons in 2013

At a Sentencing Commssion hearing last week, former state lawmaker Ernie Newton — who was convicted in 2006 on corruption charges — urged commission members to address hiring discrimination against ex-felons, reports CT News...more

12/5/2012 - Discrimination Hiring & Firing

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Daniel A. Schwartz

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