<H3>• New Connecticut Law Protects Interns from Workplace Harassment and Discrimination — Effective 01 October 2015</H3>

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Public Act 56 prohibits an employer from discriminating against or sexually harassing interns, thus giving interns protections similar to those of paid employees. It defines an “intern” as a person working for an employer (1) who is not paid by the employer, and (2) who the employer has not committed to hiring. Further, (3) the internship must be designed to supplement training that may enhance the intern's employability. The bill defines an “employer” as any person engaged in business in the state, who provides a position for an intern (presumably this does not include the state and its municipalities). The bill makes a violation of its provisions a “discriminatory practice” under state human rights law, which means one may file complaints of alleged violation with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and pursue civil action in Superior Court. Please visit this link to read the full Public Act: CTLegislature NOTE: This report is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in providing legal, financial, accounting or other professional advice. If professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. Furthermore, while we do our best to ensure that these data are accurate, we suggest that any entity making decisions based on these numbers should verify the data at their source prior to making such decisions. © 2015 Connecticut Human Resource Reports, LLC URL: http://connecticuthumanresources.blogspot.com/

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