If you have a disability, you may be protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you qualify, you may be protected both when you apply and while you are on the job.

What is job discrimination? What does being treated differently mean? How do I know if what my employer does is actually illegal? What can I do if I think I’m being discriminated against at my job? What if I am fired or ...

There are strict rules employers must follow if they want information about the physical and mental health of their employees. The rules are different depending if you are just applying for a job or you have a job offer from an employer.

I’m pregnant. Do I have legal rights to protect me in the workplace? Am I allowed to take a leave of absence?  Can my employer decide when or if I have to stop working? Can I keep my benefits while I am on leave?

A list of common legal words and their definitions compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. If you didn't find what you were looking for in the Connecticut Judicial Branch glossary, try this glossary of legal terms by the U.S. Courts.

A nonprofit and nonpartisan organization working in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

An extensive collection of publications, legal briefs, settlement agreements, training videos, and an interactive online course on the ADA along with information about ADA enforcement, mediation, technical assistance, and certification ...

The Attorney General represents the interests of the people of the State of Connecticut in all civil legal matters involving the state to protect the public interest, and to serve as legal counsel to all state agencies.

Connecticut law prohibits illegal discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit transactions. If you believe you have experienced illegal discrimination, the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and ...

Use this form to report a possible violation of the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act with the Connecticut Department of Labor.

Mission is to protect and promote the interests of Connecticut workers.

The Civil Rights Division is committed to upholding the civil and constitutional rights of all individuals, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

Infoline (2-1-1) is a free service that can help you with many different kinds of problems, including substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide prevention, financial problems, and more. It is available 24 hours a day and 365 days per year.

The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.

Covers employment, unemployment compensation, Workforce Investment Act, workplace safety and discrimination issues.

Infoline (2-1-1) is a free service that can help you with many different kinds of problems, including substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide prevention, financial problems, and more. It is available 24 hours a day and 365 days per year.

Statewide Legal Services is a telephone hotline helping callers with legal problems in Connecticut. They talk to callers about many different non-criminal legal problems. Some of the problems they can talk to you about include family, employment, ...