The past year has been filled with employment law developments in Connecticut. Below are summaries of some of the key laws that were passed or went into effect in 2022, with which Connecticut employers should be sure to comply in 2023.
Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act Expansion
As we previously discussed here, since October 1, 2022, the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA) covers all Connecticut employers with one or more employees, whereas previously, the CFEPA applied only to employers with three or more employees. Additionally, an employee's status as a victim of domestic violence now is a protected class, which means that employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees on this basis.
The amendments to the CFEPA also include additional leave and posting requirements. Connecticut employers must now provide victims of domestic violence with a reasonable leave of absence to allow them to engage in certain activities such as seeking treatment for injuries, obtaining counseling, relocating and obtaining legal services. Employers must post information concerning domestic violence and the resources available to victims of domestic violence in Connecticut. A sample poster can be found here.
Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act Notice Requirements
As we previously discussed here and here, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act (CTFMLA) expanded considerably as of January 1, 2022. While employers likely had been planning for...
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