Paula N. Anthony advises and represents employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters, including litigation in state and federal courts and proceedings before administrative agencies such as the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Connecticut Department of Labor. She partners with employers to develop practical, business-focused solutions to workplace challenges while minimizing legal risk.
Paula regularly counsels employers on all aspects of the employment relationship, including:
- Employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
- Discipline, performance management, and termination decisions
- Leave and accommodation issues, including compliance with federal and state laws
- Wage and hour compliance and pay practices
- Employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employee relations matters
- Internal complaints, workplace investigations, and risk management strategies
An experienced litigator, Paula represents employers through all phases of litigation and administrative proceedings. She also has significant experience conducting sensitive workplace investigations and advising on complex personnel matters involving executive employees, workplace misconduct allegations, and compliance concerns.
In addition to her client work, Paula is a frequent speaker on labor and employment law developments and provides training to management teams, human resources professionals, and business organizations on emerging workplace issues and best practices.
Prior to joining Littler, she was a partner in the labor and employment practice group of a Connecticut law firm.
Before entering private practice, Paula served as Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Waterbury, Connecticut. In that role, she managed the city's labor and employment matters and advised municipal officials on a wide range of governance, compliance, and operational issues, providing her with valuable insight into the unique challenges faced by public-sector employers.