Recruiting: Connecticut

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Jessica Sussman

Summary

• Employers should be sure employee referrals do not result in violations of federal and state antidiscrimination laws. See Employee Referrals.
• Connecticut goes further than federal employment law in terms of protected characteristics. See Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act.
• All recruiting advertisements should be content neutral with respect to all protected characteristics under both federal and state law. See Advertising Dos and Don'ts.
• An employer's ability to deny employment based on an applicant's smoking habits is restricted in Connecticut. See Smokers' Rights.
• Employers should be sure to correctly classify independent contractors. See Independent Contractors.
• Before recruiting minors, employers should be aware of prohibited hours and occupations. See Underage Workers.
• A new Connecticut law classifies the homeless as a protected class. See Discrimination Against Homeless Applicants.