Connecticut Sexual Harassment Law

What is the Connecticut law forbidding sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is prohibited by the State of Connecticut’s Discriminatory Employment Practices Law, section 46a-60(a)(8) of the Connecticut General Statu...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:07 PM
What Connecticut Department enforces illegal discrimination and harassment?
It is the responsibility of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) to: Enforce human rights laws that ban illegal discriminat...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:07 PM
How can I contact the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO)?
CHRO has four regional offices - Hartford, Bridgeport, Waterbury, Norwich - which receive and resolve cases from individuals who believe they have suffered ...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:08 PM
What is the State of Connecticut's definition of Sexual Harassment?
“Sexual Harassment” means any unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or any conduct of a sexual nature when (1) submission to such conduct ...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:08 PM
What are the two types of sexual harassment claims as defined by Connecticut law?
Quid pro quo: involves expressed or implied demands for sexual favors in exchange for some benefit. For example, a promotion or increase in pay or to avoid ...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:10 PM
What characteristics or conditions are protected from harassment and/or discrimination under Connecticut law?
Race and color Religion Sex and sexual orientation National origin and ancestry Marital status Disability Age Medical condition Denial of family an...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:11 PM
Where can sexual harassment occur in Connecticut?
Sexual harassment is not limited to the physical workplace itself. It can occur while employees are traveling for business or at employer-sponsored events. ...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:37 PM
What is workplace violence as defined by Connecticut law?
Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the worksite....
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:27 PM
What is considered a protected activity under Connecticut law?
"Protected Activity" is when an employee does one of the following: Files a formal written complaint of sexual harassment, either internally wit...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:28 PM
What are the different types of sexual harassment as defined by Connecticut law?
Verbal harassment consists of verbal comments that are sexual in nature Physical harassment, in relation to sexual harassment, is when a victim is touched...
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 at 12:29 PM