Restrictions on Firing Employees in Connecticut
Employers in Connecticut are subject to these state rules that restrict firing employees under certain circumstances.
Connecticut laws make it unlawful for an employer to fire an employee:
- who receives a summons or serves on jury duty
- who exercises first amendment rights
- for reporting a violation of law or for taking part in an investigation or hearing
- for filing a claim for workers' compensation benefits
- to discourage or encourage unionism
- to deny equal employment opportunity
- to violate protections for veterans or reservists
- for having wages withheld for child support or other garnishment
- for using family or medical leave
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