Below are links to useful resources for employers and workers in the state of Connecticut.
Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
(CHRO)
The mission of the CHRO is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee
Connecticut Department of Labor
The CDOL's goal is to provide the state’s business community and jobseekers with assistance that ultimately strengthens our economy.
US Department of Labor
To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA provides a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
Families Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave.
Connecticut State Employment Statutes
The Employment Law Handbook is designed to assist employers, including small businesses, and employees find answers to employment and labor law questions.