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CT SB00079

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/1/2012

Primary Sponsor

Paul Doyle

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employment discrimination in job advertisements based on unemployment status, effective October 1, 2012
  • Expands Connecticut General Statutes Section 46a-60(a)(6) to include unemployment as a protected class alongside existing protections for race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, and disability
  • Maintains existing exception for bona fide occupational qualifications or needs
  • Applies to employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and any persons involved in advertising employment opportunities

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Unemployed Individuals And Discriminatory Hiring Practices.

Last Action

House Calendar Number 486

5/2/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/10/2012
Labor and Public Employees3/1/2012
Commerce2/16/2012

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