Retaliation: Connecticut

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

Authors: Elizabeth Acee

Summary

• The Connecticut Fair Employment and Practices Act (CFEPA) prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who engage in protected activity. See Retaliation Under the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act.
• Connecticut's employment laws governing retaliation under equal opportunity laws are generally coextensive with Title VII. Therefore, Connecticut courts often look to federal law for guidance. See Retaliation Under the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act.
• Connecticut law prohibits retaliation against a greater number of protected classes than federal law. See Retaliation Under the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act.
• Connecticut's wage and hour law prohibiting wage discrimination based on sex contains an anti-retaliation provision. See Retaliation for Complaints Regarding Wage Discrimination.