Jarad M. Lucan

In labor matters, Jarad represents clients in collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration proceedings, labor disputes, unfair labor practices litigation, union-organizing efforts, matters related to business disruptions, and certification and decertification elections. Jarad has negotiated favorable contracts for major cities across Connecticut, serving as a lead negotiator during contract negotiations with unions.

Jarad understands the complications of the modern workplace, and regularly advises employers on a broad range of personnel-related matters such as disciplinary issues; requests for accommodations; personnel policies, handbooks and manuals; wage and hour issues; discrimination; wrongful discharge; harassment; and retaliation. Sought-after for his experience assisting employers in crisis-response and risk management matters, Jarad advises clients on employment issues complicated by difficult social and economic developments.  In light of high-profile cases involving claims of sexual harassment and misconduct in the workplace, Jarad also provides a highly effective, interactive and engaging sexual harassment prevention training program to employers, consistent with the Connecticut Time’s Up Act, as well as other trainings geared towards developing more effective supervisors and managers.

A frequent speaker and author, both nationally and locally, Jarad is often contacted by the media to comment on labor and employment legal matters.  He has written numerous articles, analyses and alerts on labor and employment matters, and is an ongoing contributor to a leading industry and legal journal.

In addition to being the Chair of the Employment and Labor Practice Group, Jarad is committed to furthering opportunities in the legal industry.  He serves on the Firm’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion and has been instrumental in developing the Firm’s robust mentoring program.