CHROs Sexual Harassment Prevention Poster (PDF)

State of Connecticut 
COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES 
Promoting Equality and Justice for all People 
 
SEXUAL HARASSMENT IS ILLEGAL 
and is prohibited by 
The Connecticut Discrimination Employment Practices Act, and  
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 
Sexual harassment means: “Any unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual 
favors or any conduct of a sexual nature when: 
(1) Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or 
condition of an individual’s employment; 
(2) Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis 
for employment decisions affecting such individual; or 
(3) Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an 
individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive 
working environment.” 
Individuals who engage in acts of sexual harassment may be subject to civil and 
criminal penalties. 
Examples of Sexual Harassment  
Remedies For Sexual Harassment 
 Unwelcome sexual advances 
 Suggestive or lewd remarks 
 Unwanted hugs, touches, or kisses 
 Requests for sexual favors 
 Retaliation for complaining about 
sexual harassment 
 Derogatory or pornographic posters, 
cartoons or drawings 
 Cease and desist orders 
 Back pay 
 Compensatory damages 
 Hiring, promotion or reinstatement 
 Emotional distress damages 
 
Connecticut law requires that a written complaint be filed with the Commission within 300 
days of the date the alleged harassment for events occurring on or after October 1, 2019. For 
harassment occurring before October 1, 2019, complaints must be filed within 180 days of the 
harassment. 
If you feel you have been discriminated against, contact the Connecticut 
Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities at 860-541-3400, CT Toll Free 
1-800-477-5737, or online at www.ct.gov/CHRO