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Connecticut Employment Laws
Sometimes a dispute can arise in the workplace that requires you to turn to Connecticut’s employment laws for help or clarification.
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These statutes define the Nutmeg State’s minimum wage, overtime pay, and pay day requirements, and regulate more complicated scenarios like union membership and organization. The state can also provide legal protections for “whistleblowers” (employees who discover and report bad behavior by their employers) and ensure that employees aren’t fired or otherwise retaliated against. Connecticut even has laws that determine which holidays you can get off work and if you’re entitled to holiday pay. Click on any of the topics below for more information and resources on employment laws in Connecticut.
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Connecticut Legal Holidays Laws
Connecticut has laws on the books setting out just what days of the year are considered legal holidays. Find out which days are legal holidays in the state and what that entails.
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Connecticut Right to Work Laws
So-called “right to work” laws prohibit certain industries from requiring union membership as a prerequisite to getting hired. Learn about whether Connecticut has a law like this on the books.
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Connecticut Civil Rights Laws
In addition to the federal civil rights protections, Connecticut has enacted several laws that protect its citizens from discrimination and other civil rights violations.
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Connecticut Whistleblower Laws
Connecticut’s whistleblower laws protect employees who report on their employer’s unethical or illegal acts from retaliation. Learn more about these protections here.
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