Richard Hayber

Richard Hayber is a distinguished litigation attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut, with over two decades of experience dedicated to advocating for employees who have faced workplace injustices. Throughout his career, he has been a steadfast defender of workers' rights, taking on cases involving wrongful termination, unpaid wages, overtime disputes, and discrimination. Richard has consistently championed the cause of employees against even the most formidable employers, ensuring that federal and state labor laws are upheld.

Richard's commitment to defending the underdog has been a driving force in his career. He has successfully pursued justice for hundreds of clients, leveraging his extensive courtroom experience and strong educational background. After earning a BA in Philosophy from Trinity College in Hartford, he completed his JD at the University of Connecticut Law School in 1992. In 2000, he founded the Hayber Law Firm with a mission to protect the rights of employees.

Throughout his career, Richard has achieved significant legal victories. Notable case results include a $2,000,000 settlement for grocery store assistant managers denied overtime wages in 2012, and co-counseling a $33 million settlement for unpaid overtime wages for assistant managers at a national drug store chain the same year. Other achievements include a $900,000 settlement for servers at a chain restaurant in 2011 and a $3,000,000 settlement against a national courier in 2010 for misclassifying drivers.

Richard continues to contribute to the legal community by sharing his expertise in employment law through various lectures and publications, furthering the understanding and enforcement of workers' rights.