Elizabeth R. McKenna

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Elizabeth McKenna focuses her practice on litigating a wide range of employment matters arising in state and federal court as well as at the administrative level before the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She has specific experience with:

  • Discrimination and retaliation litigation
  • Wage and hour disputes
  • Discipline and termination issues
  • Common law tort claims

In addition, Elizabeth regularly provides advice and counsel on a nationwide basis to employers seeking to implement or revise a workplace drug and alcohol testing program. Her practice includes, but is not limited to, advising as to compliance with state and federal law and addressing the impact of marijuana legalization on workplace drug testing.

Prior to joining Littler Mendelson, Elizabeth served as a law clerk for the Hon. Richard A. Robinson of the Connecticut Appellate Court.

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

2023 Tri-State Regional Employer Conference

  • June 20, 2023
  • New York, New York
  • Littler Live Event

2022 Update on New and Existing Connecticut Employment Legislation

  • July 27, 2022
  • Littler Webinar

2021 Connecticut Employment Legislation Update

  • September 17, 2021
  • Littler Webinar

Federal Database on Driver Drug and Alcohol Use Goes Live: How to Prepare for the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

  • November 12, 2019
  • Littler Webinar

Accommodating Mental Health Issues in the Workplace

  • September 27, 2019
  • 2019 New England Employer Conference, Newton, MA

Medical Marijuana, Mandatory Immunization and Attendance Enforcement: Recent Developments Affecting the Disability Accommodation Analysis Add Both Complexity and Much Needed Clarity

  • September 13, 2019
  • Littler Webinar

2017 New England Employer Conference

  • October 27, 2017
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Littler Live Event

What Does Legalized Medical Marijuana Mean For Connecticut Employers?

  • June 13, 2017
  • New Haven, Connecticut
  • Littler Live Event

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