Q: Where can I learn more about my rights as an employee in Connecticut?
A: Visit the following resources to learn more:
- The Connecticut Office of State Ethics enforces the State’s Code of Ethics. This Office promotes ethical standards and provides education and legal advice.
- Employment information for minors including a working papers manual, employment FAQs, and minimum wage for minors can be found at the CT Department of Labor.
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Find a collection of annual labor information that includes data on employment and wage information by industry for:
- CT State
- Towns
- Labor market areas
- Workforce development areas
- Need mediation services? The CT State Board of Mediation and Arbitration offers mediation services. They are available to employers and employee organizations in both the public and private sector. These services are offered to the parties free of charge.
- The Department of Labor's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CONN-OSHA) enforces state workplace safety and health regulations as they apply to state and municipal employees. CONN-OSHA also offers free consultation services to Connecticut public and private employers.
- With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (National OSHA) to assure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
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Find Standards at the CT Department of Labor that cover:
- Smoking in the workplace
- An arrest record on a job application
- Drug testing
- Meal periods, and more
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