The Fair Chance Employment Law goes into effect 1/1/17. It prevents employers from requiring employees/prospective employees to disclose any criminal history on initial employment applications. Exceptions are if an employer is required to do so under applicable state or federal laws, or the position requires a security or fidelity bond, or equivalent. Upon enactment, call CTDOL at 860-263-6791 if you believe the law has been violated. 

The agency’s Legislation 2016 summary outlines legislation affecting the Labor Department. The summary can be found here.

Residents interested in working for an eastern CT manufacturer but lacking experience or training can Click here to learn about the Eastern CT Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative, a free training program providing the skills to become a trades worker! Military veterans encouraged to apply.

Commissioner Jackson’s recent overview on Demand Driven Workforce Development Initiatives can be found here.