CT HB05274

Prohibits employers from publishing job advertisements stating or indicating that unemployed individuals are disqualified or will not be considered for positions, effective October 1, 2014.

Prevents employers from disqualifying individuals solely based on unemployment status or requesting employment agencies not to refer unemployed candidates.

Prohibits employment agencies and temporary help services from publishing discriminatory advertisements, limiting access to job information, or refusing to refer individuals based on unemployment status.

Allows employers to set legitimate job qualifications including professional licenses, education requirements, relevant experience, internal promotion preferences, and inquire about reasons for unemployment.

Establishes civil penalties of $500 for first violations and $1,000 for subsequent violations, with enforcement by the Labor Commissioner and appeal rights to Superior Court.