Connecticut (CT) Job Discrimination Law in the Workplace

September 9th, 2006 Posted by Rachel

You are afforded protection from harassment or discrimination in the workplace if you work in Connecticut. Especially if you are a disabled individual you have the right to seek gainful employment and to be employed and treated fairly as any other individual. State and Federal law protects individuals from being discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation or beliefs. Citizenship status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States or participation in any Workforce Investment Act Title I financially assisted program shall also not be used as a basis for employment.

Connecticut (CT) job discrimination law in the workplace and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA protects citizens and employees from harassment or discrimination due to their disability. Any employer, and that includes private business, state and local government, employment agencies and labor unions with 15 or more workers has been covered under the ADA since July 26, 1994. The ADA does not require an employer to hire anyone who is not qualified to perform the essential functions of a particular job. Employers, whenever possible, should make reasonable accommodations for those who are disabled. Reasonable accommodations are adjustments or modifications, which range from making the physical work environment accessible, providing a flexible work schedule or providing equipment for assistance to those who are disabled. For example a TTY machine for those with hearing impairments or a computer that enlarges print for individuals with vision impairments.

The ADA and Connecticut job discrimination law do not limit their protections to only those who are currently or visibly disabled. Someone who once had a disability would still be protected. Those who have a hidden disability such as learning disabilities or HIV are offered the same protections as are those who are not disabled themselves but may be related or associated with a disabled person.

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