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Connecticut ADA + employment hiring law
Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-60. Enforced by Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA) is codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-60.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on present or past physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO)
Agency website: https://portal.ct.gov/CHRO
CHRO has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
3+ employees under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-51(10).
Notable feature
Connecticut's "physical disability" definition under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-51(15) is broader than the federal ADA and does not require a "substantial limitation" showing.
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Connecticut case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Connecticut-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Connecticut?
Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA), codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-60. Prohibits employment discrimination based on present or past physical or mental disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Connecticut?
Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). CHRO has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Connecticut?
3+ employees under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-51(10).
How does Connecticut interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Connecticut employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. CHRO has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Connecticut statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-60. Agency: Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) at https://portal.ct.gov/CHRO. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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