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Workplace Discrimination According to Google’s Artificial Intelligence (BARD)

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by mnotz

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I was curious, how would artificial intelligence view workplace discrimination? Would it even understand the harsh realities of that concept? Would it invoke any type of outrage or show any emotion in its response? I was recently granted the privilege of being a tester for Google's upcoming release of its…

Covid-19 Vaccine Mandatory?

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 by mnotz

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I have been getting a lot of calls recently asking if it is legal for employers to mandate the Covid-19 vaccine. There are many different "opinions" out there, but for the time being, the answer to that question is "NO" an employer cannot mandate the vaccine without potentially violating current…

Court rules Medical Marijuana Protected Right!

October 11, 2018 by mnotz

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Medical Marijuana Not a Means of Discrimination in the Workplace! Article Written by Anastasia Hoffmann For the first time in the state of Connecticut, a qualifying patient of medical marijuana has been legally protected from discrimination from their employer. See Noffsinger v. SSC Niantic Operating Company Co. LLC, 273 F. Supp.…

CT Enlarges Pregnancy Discrimination Protections!

October 3, 2017April 23, 2018 by mnotz

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Effective as of October 1, 2017, for any employer who employs three (3) or more employees, Connecticut has expanded legal protections for pregnant employees. While most individuals already knew that it was/is unlawful to terminate an employee’s employment because of their pregnancy or refuse to hire and/or accommodate a pregnant…

Hate Crime = Jail Time in Connecticut?

October 2, 2017April 23, 2018 by mnotz

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CT now has the strongest hate crime law in the country! Let’s face it, we are a country divided. There are arguments occurring between family, friends, neighbors and let us not forgot our Facebook acquaintances. While I am someone who tries never to use the word “hate” – the truth…

Workplace Transfer – Can they do that?

September 20, 2017April 23, 2018 by mnotz

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Can my Employer cause me to suffer a workplace transfer? The Answer to that questions here in Connecticut, is Yes, your employer can make you suffer a workplace transfer. Connecticut is an at-will employment state. What that means is that assuming there is no contract of employment (which are rare…

October 1, 2017 = Updated Public Policy on Hate Crimes

July 25, 2017April 23, 2018 by mnotz

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As some of you already know, it is not only immorally wrong to commit a hate crime against houses of worship, religious community centers and other organizations that have a religious affiliation, but is also illegal to do so. Given the rise of such hate crimes throughout…

Service Dogs in the Workplace

June 19, 2017April 23, 2018 by mnotz

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Service Dog’s in the Public & Workplace The provisions of the ADA as outlined by the Dept. of Justice in their revised final regulations outline that public facilities “must permit service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas where members of the public are allowed to go.” …

Independent Contractors are not Employees

June 14, 2017April 23, 2018 by mnotz

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All too often individuals will call and ask about what help or assistance is available to them because they were terminated from their position and feel it was based on a discriminatory motive. They may call because they want direction on how to file a claim to be compensated…

Discrimination Claims – Why you need an Advocate on your side!

April 3, 2017April 23, 2018 by mnotz

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Discrimination Claims! Don't think you needed an Advocate, think again! Over the last few months, I have attended a few seminars held by the Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities relating to changes that are occurring within the agency and concerns regarding legislative reports on the operation of the Commission. …

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