Employment Law
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Parter Gary Phelan Interviewed by News 12 on AI Discrimination in Hiring03/06/2026
HS&S Employment Law Partner Gary Phelan warns of AI screening tools that automatically reject older and female applicants.
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HS&S Partner Gary Phelan Files Case Involving a Former CCSU Employee Alleging Disability Discrimination After TB Diagnosis12/16/2025
Gary Phelan was interviewed by the Hartford Courant about a case he filed on behalf of a former Central Connecticut State University employee who alleges she was terminated because of a disability after contracting tuberculosis through workplace exposure.
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HS&S Featured in Law360 Article on Connecticut Discovery Dispute in Janel Grant Case12/10/2025
Law360 recently covered a December 8, 2025, Connecticut Superior Court hearing addressing ongoing discovery issues in the matter brought by former WWE employee Janel Grant.
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Gary Phelan on Melissa in the Morning Addresses Schick Plant Closure and Rising Layoffs11/18/2025
Gary Phelan joined Melissa in the Morning to discuss the announced closure of the Schick manufacturing plant in Milford and what it signals about the broader labor market.
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HS&S Partner Gary Phelan Speaks About Recording Meetings and Workplace Privacy on “Melissa in the Morning”11/17/2025
Partner Gary Phelan appeared on “Melissa in the Morning” to address the growing issue of employees recording conversations in the workplace. The segment focused on the legal framework, the motivation behind secret recordings and the potential consequences for both employees and employers.
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Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff Announces Strategic Rebranding, New Name and Singular Focus on Litigation11/3/2025
Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff announces new name -- Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg (HS&S) -- reflecting the firm’s singular focus on complex litigation.
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HSSK Attorneys Named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America®8/21/2025
Seven HSSK attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. John Knuff and Amy Souchuns as "Lawyer of the Year" in Litigation: Land Use & Zoning and Land Use & Zoning Law (New Haven), respectively.
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Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff Welcomes New Litigation Associate Catherine Ingersoll08-07-2025
HSSK welcomes new litigation associate Catherine "Catie" Ingersoll, who will focus on employment law and civil litigation.
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Partner Gary Phelan Weighs in on Office Romance Policies on “Melissa in the Morning”07/22/2025
Gary Phelan discusses the viral story surrounding the CEO and HR officer caught on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert on Melissa in the Morning. The incident has sparked renewed debate around office relationships and workplace policy.
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Employment Law Veteran Gary Phelan Reflects on His Career and Impact on Others07/10/2025
Partner Gary Phelan sat down for an interview on the Lawyers Who Care video podcast and shared what initially drew him to law: a mix of journalism aspirations, college law courses, and a powerful influence from book.
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Gary Phelan to Speak on Cognitive Testing in the Workplace at 2025 Connecticut Legal Conference06/10/2025
Gary Phelan will be a panelist at the Connecticut Bar Association’s 2025 Connecticut Legal Conference. Gary will speak on the panel, Cognitive Testing in the Workplace, taking place Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Connecticut Convention Center.
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Gary Phelan Talks Age Diversity and “Flip the Script” Campaign on Melissa in the Morning06/05/2025
HSSK Partner Gary Phelan was recently featured on Melissa in the Morning to discuss the growing importance of age diversity in the workforce.
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Gary Phelan Discusses Federal Layoffs and Legal Challenges on American Trends Podcast06/03/2025
Gary Phelan delves into the legal complexities surrounding recent federal layoffs, highlighting a surge in class-action lawsuits filed by affected workers on the American Trends podcast hosted by Larry Rifkin.
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Gary Phelan Continues Leadership in Disability Law with Ongoing Contributions to ADA Treatise06/01/2025
The Disability Discrimination in the Workplace has been updated! Gary Phelan, has been a co-author of this authoritative legal treatise, which delves into federal discrimination laws and the applicable disability discrimination statutes across all 50 states, since 1992.