Understanding Pregnancy Discrimination in Connecticut: Your Rights and How to Protect Them Navigating your career while pregnant or planning a family can be an exciting, yet sometimes daunting, experience. In Connecticut, both state and federal laws are designed to protect you from discrimination based on pregnancy. This article will delve into what constitutes pregnancy discrimination, your rights under the law, and the critical steps you can take if you believe you’ve been treated unfairly. What is Pregnancy Discrimination? Pregnancy discrimination involves treating a job applicant or employee unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoffs, training, fringe benefits (like health insurance and leave), and any other term or condition of employment. It's crucial to understand that discrimination doesn't alw...
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