- Posts by Elizabeth S. Torkelsen
Member of the FirmAttorney Liz Torkelsen provides employers with practical employment law advice designed to minimize risk and achieve their business goals. She regularly counsels clients from a wide range of industries on their employment ...
In a recent decision affirming summary judgment in favor of defendant Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (the “Agency”), the Connecticut Appellate Court (decision.pdf) provided employers with useful guidance about managing disabled employees who are also qualified medical marijuana users, and appropriately requiring reasonable suspicion drug testing.
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In early 2018, the Agency hired Alyssa Bartolotta (“Bartolotta”) as a teaching assistant in its early childhood division. As part of her onboarding, Bartolotta acknowledged receipt of an ...
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