CT SB00085

Prohibits employers from requesting age, date of birth, or educational attendance/graduation dates on initial employment applications, unless based on bona fide occupational qualification or legal requirement.

Expands protections for pregnant employees including rights to reasonable accommodations, paid leave, reinstatement to equivalent positions, and prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy status or requests for accommodation.

Defines "reasonable accommodation" for pregnancy to include sitting while working, flexible breaks, light duty assignments, modified schedules, and facilities for expressing breast milk.

Prohibits requests for information about child-bearing age, pregnancy plans, reproductive health, birth control use, or familial responsibilities unless directly related to occupational needs.

Requires employers to provide written notice to all employees (new, existing, and those notifying of pregnancy) regarding rights to be free from pregnancy discrimination and reasonable accommodations; effective October 1, 2020.