Employment Discrimination

You Deserve a Fair Workplace

Every worker has the right to be judged on their ability to perform the job — not on their race, gender, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, or any other protected characteristic. When an employer treats you differently because of who you are, that is not just unfair — it is illegal.

At Rights & Remedies, we represent workers in Connecticut who have faced discrimination on the job. Our attorneys have handled employment discrimination matters litigated before administrative agencies like the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), as well as state and federal courts.

Types of Employment Discrimination We Handle

We help clients who have experienced discrimination in hiring, promotion, job assignments, pay, discipline, and termination. Common types of employment discrimination include:

• Race and national origin discrimination — being treated differently, passed over for promotion, or fired because of your race, ethnicity, or where you are from

• Disability discrimination and failure to accommodate — being denied a reasonable accommodation for a physical or mental health condition, or being pushed out of your job because of a disability

• Sex and gender discrimination — unequal pay for equal work, harassment, or adverse employment actions based on your gender, gender identity, or gender expression

• Pregnancy discrimination — being demoted, reassigned, or terminated because you are pregnant, gave birth, or have a related medical condition

• Age discrimination — being pushed out of a job or denied opportunities because of your age, especially (but not exclusively) because you are 40 or older

• Religious discrimination — being denied accommodations for religious practices or being harassed because of your faith

• Sexual orientation discrimination — being treated differently because of whom you love

• Retaliation — being fired, demoted, or punished for complaining about discrimination or participating in an investigation

• Wrongful termination — being dismissed for reasons that violate the law or public policy

Connecticut Employment Law: Stronger Protections for Workers

Federal law prohibits employment discrimination — but Connecticut goes further. The Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (CFEPA) applies to employers with as few as one employee (compared to 15 to 20 under federal laws) and covers more protected characteristics, including gender identity and expression.

This means that even if you work for a very small company, you may still have strong legal rights. An attorney at Rights & Remedies can help you understand which laws apply to your situation and what options are available to you.

Navigating the Administrative Agency Process

In most employment discrimination cases, you must first file a complaint with a government agency — either the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — before you can bring a lawsuit in court. These deadlines are strict:, you generally have 300 days from the discriminatory act to file.

Our attorneys know these processes inside and out. We can help you file your complaint, respond to employer defenses, and decide whether to pursue resolution through the agency or in court. We also represent clients in CHRO proceedings, administrative appeals, and other court proceedings.

What to Expect When You Contact Us

We offer free initial consultations. If you have been treated unfairly at work because of who you are, contact Rights & Remedies today. We serve clients throughout Connecticut and handle cases in state and federal court.