When your company hires employees in Connecticut, you are required to comply with federal, state, and local employment laws. There are a variety of human resources and labor policies in the workplace that differ by state. Through your employee handbook, employers can easily document and distribute the correct policies to their employees to comply with the laws of each state.
Creating your Connecticut Employee Handbook is a useful way to explain important policies and procedures, mitigate legal risk, and introduce employees to the expectations and operating practices of the organization.
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Connecticut Employee Handbook Policies
There are 3 state and local employee handbook policies in Connecticut.
Privacy
Connecticut Electronic Monitoring Policy
Employees should be advised that all telephone conversations, electronic mail transmissions, internet access, or usage via any electronic device or system—including but not limited to computers, telephones, wire, radio, electromagnetic, photoelectronic, or photo-optical systems—may be subject to monitoring by Employer.
Paid Time Off
Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Policy
You are entitled to earn one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, up to a maximum 40 hours per year. Paid sick leave, in one-hour increments or more, may be used for personal or family health needs, issues related to family violence or sexual assault, or mental health wellness days.
Leaves of Absence
Connecticut Volunteer Emergency Responder Leave Policy
Employer provides unpaid leave to employees to serve as a volunteer emergency responder.
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Federal Employee Handbook Policies
Regardless of which states you have employees in, there are required federal policies that must be included in your employee handbook. In addition to any state-specific policies, your employee handbook for Connecticut should contain the following federal policies.
- Anti-Harassment Policy
- Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
- Anti-Retaliation Policy
- Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Handbook Policy Best Practices
In addition to the required federal policies, the following policies are best practices to include in your employee handbook.
- Weapons Policy
- Disciplinary Action Policy
- Prohibited Conduct Policy
- Violations Reporting Policy
- Workplace Violence Prevention Policy
- At-Will Employment
