Employment Law Court Rulings

Arbitration and Mediation — arbitration — attorney fees The superior court did not err in a securities broker's defamation, wrongful termination, failure to pay severance benefits, tortious interference with contractual relations, and withholding of referral fees case by affirming an arbitration…

1. Statutes — construction — factors considered. — In considering the meaning of a statute, the appellate court considers it just as it reads, giving words their ordinary and usually accepted meaning in common language; if the language of a statute is clear and unambiguous and conveys a clear and…

The plaintiff sought to recover damages from the defendants for employment discrimination pursuant to the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (§ 46a-51 et seq.) following the termination of her employment. The plaintiff, who was employed by the defendants as a certified nursing assistant…

The plaintiff employee sought to recover damages from the defendant employer, alleging that he was constructively discharged in violation of public policy. The plaintiff had been employed as a licensed optician manager in the defendant's optical department in a JCPenney store and alleged that the…