Connecticut Law About Wrongful Discharge from Employment

Research Guides

Connecticut General Statutes

Research guides prepared by the Connecticut Judicial Branch law librarians:

Connecticut Judicial Branch:

Civil Jury Instructions -
3.14 Employment Actions

Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut:

OLR Research Reports - Office of Legislative Research:

At-Will Employment, 2001-R-0246
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At-Will Employment, 2001-R-0612
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Selected statutes:

Sec. 31-40t. Employee's right to act in case of hazardous conditions. Complaints to and investigations by Labor Commissioner. Hearings. Regulations.
Sec. 31-51m. Protection of employee who discloses employer's illegal activities or unethical practices. Civil action.
Sec. 31-51q. Liability of employer for discipline or discharge of employee on account of employee's exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Sec. 31-290a. Discharge or discrimination prohibited. Right of action.
Sec. 46a-60. (Formerly Sec. 31-126). Discriminatory employment practices prohibited.
Sec. 51-247a. Employer not to discharge employee for jury service. Penalty. Action for recovery of wages and reinstatement. Liability of employer for failure to compensate juror-employee.
Sec. 54-85b. Employment protection for witnesses and victims of crime. Penalty. Action for damages and reinstatement.
Sec. 28-17. Employees not to be discharged for civil preparedness activity or eligibility for induction.