Workplace discrimination is present everywhere in different forms and intensity. It is based on age, sex, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, mental disability, physical disability, and pregnancy. Connecticut has several federal and state workplace discrimination laws to protect its workforce against such discrimination.
If you are a victim of workplace discrimination, the Connecticut employment law attorneys of the Carey & Associates, P.C. may assist you to find a reliable solution for your current employment situation. They have served clients from New York, Manhattan, Westchester County, Connecticut, Fairfield County, and much more. They also have highly skilled lawyers to help employers as their human resource director.
You must be aware of various types of workplace discrimination to find whether you have been discriminated at workplace and file a workplace discrimination lawsuit.
Here is the list of the most common types of discrimination that may happen in the Connecticut workplaces.
- Racial Discrimination
Racial discrimination is also known as color discrimination. It refers to treating individuals unequally because of their specific race or color. If your employer discriminates you because of your skin color or complexion, you may file a lawsuit against them.
- Religious Discrimination
If a group of specific religion are ill-treated or do not enjoy the right perks at workplace, it is considered illegal. Employers should provide accommodation and time for all the employees to practice their religious practices. In case of any breach of this law, the employers are liable to face legal complications and are punishable under the Connecticut Employment Law.
- Disability Discrimination
It is considered illegal to treat any disabled or handicapped employee unfairly and disrespectfully. Law states that physically disabled candidates have right to employment and must not be paid unfair wage.
- Pregnancy Discrimination
An employer cannot deny a job or a promotion, or deduct salary to a pregnant employee. If they do so, it is illegal and punishable. Pregnant employees in Connecticut are entitled to maternity leave.
- Age Discrimination
If an organization specifies an age preference for employees’ compensation, benefits, and incentives, it is considered as age discrimination and is an illegal practice.
- Gender Discrimination
All employees have equal rights to work, fair job perks, and earn minimum wage as per Connecticut Employment Law, irrespective of whether they are male or female or transgender.
- Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Employers cannot fire an employee for being transgender or gay as it is completely illegal. These people cannot be deprived of any workplace benefits.
