Connecticut has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 5), which expands the state’s nondiscrimination law to cover all employers and extends additional protections to victims of domestic violence. The changes are effective Oct. 1, 2022.

Connecticut has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 361) that expands the circumstances under which employees may use voting leave under state law. Senate Bill 361 took effect July 1, 2022.

The Pregnant Women in the Workplace Act, which took effect on October 1, 2017, amends the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA) to significantly enhance existing anti-discrimination protections for pregnant employees.  

California, Connecticut and Maine mandate that employers provide sexual harassment training.