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?

Do you need time off from work to care for a child, parent, spouse or yourself? 

How much will I get paid? Who must be paid at least the minimum wage? How often must my employer pay me? When do I get overtime pay and how much is it? When can my employer take out money from my pay? 

Do I have the right to be paid the minimum wage?Federal and state minimum wage laws apply to most employees. Exceptions include certain kinds of farmworkers and waitpersons. The minimum wage for waitpersons is $5.52. In Connecticut, the state ...

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.

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 ...

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

Use this form to file a wage complaint with the Connecticut Department of Labor Wage and Workplace Standards Division.

The Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities (“P&A” or “OPA”) is an independent state agency established to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.P&A gives ...

This is a timesheet to record the hours that you work and calculate the amount you may be owed by your employer. It also includes overtime pay calculations at a rate of one and one-half times (1.5) the regular rate of pay for all hours you work ...

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.

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

Generally, your employer must keep records of all wages paid to you and of all hours you worked, no matter where the work is done. It is recommended that you keep your own records of all the hours you work and of your pay. This work hours ...

This educational video provides information on the Earned Income Tax Credit program as well as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. This video also lets you know about some free resources that will help you get the most from your ...

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, ...