Legal Protection for Human Milk Feeding Parents
CT Nondiscrimination and Workplace Accommodation Laws
Breastfeeding Rights In Connecticut: English | Spanish
CT Department of Labor Breastfeeding law
CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Pregnancy Discrimination Law
Questions & Answers For Businesses and Parents (2011): Click here to download the full PDF.
CT Department of Labor Breastfeeding law
CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Pregnancy Discrimination Law
Questions & Answers For Businesses and Parents (2011): Click here to download the full PDF.
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Break Time for Nursing Mothers under the FLSA (UPDATED)
The US Department of Labor developed a Fact Sheet about the Break Time for Nursing Mothers Law. This includes updates made in January 2023 with the passage of the PUMP Act. US DOL Wage and Hour Division FLSA Protections to Pump at work. The US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division summarizes Fair Labor Standards Act protections for pumping at work. Helpful links and explanation of workers rights. Employment Protections for Workers Who Are Pregnant or Nursing The US Department of Labor summarizes protections by state and links to other resources that may be useful to employees regarding pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. A Better Balance A Better Balance advocates for justice for workers, laws that protect against discrimination and provide opportunities like quality child care. USBC Existing Laws The United States Breastfeeding Committee summarizes existing federal laws with links to each on their website. Brief summary of CT Laws National Conference of State Legislatures summarizes all of the CT Laws related to breastfeeding. Breastfeeding laws in other U.S. States |
If you or someone you know feel that your rights have been violated in regard to breastfeeding in public and/or in your place of employment please Contact us.
Please also consider filing a complaint with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities or the Connecticut Department of Labor. We can provide confidential information and guidance including contact information if you wish to file a formal complaint. |
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Your COVID-19 Connecticut Workplace Rights: Breastfeeding and Lactation
The workplace environment has changed drastically due to COVID-19. Whether you are an employee or an employer, you may have questions regarding support available. This document covers FAQs revolving around lactation and the workplace.
The workplace environment has changed drastically due to COVID-19. Whether you are an employee or an employer, you may have questions regarding support available. This document covers FAQs revolving around lactation and the workplace.
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The Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition
The CBC is dedicated to improving Connecticut’s health by working collaboratively to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC)
The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) is an independent nonprofit coalition of more than 100 influential professional, educational, and governmental organizations that share a common mission to drive collaborative efforts for policy and practices that create a landscape of breastfeeding support across the United States. Join our work to make a difference for our nation's families!
World Alliance For Breastfeeding Action (WABA)
A global network of individuals and organization dedicated to the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding worldwide.
Local Connecticut Legislators
To contact your Connecticut legislators, go to the Connecticut General Assembly website.
Moms Rising
We take on the most critical issues facing women, mothers, and families by educating the public and mobilizing massive grassroots actions
The Connecticut Campaign For Paid Family Leave
The Campaign represents a variety of interests, including: women’s health, eldercare, workers with serious or chronic illnesses, low-wage workers and their families, labor unions, and small businesses.
The CBC is dedicated to improving Connecticut’s health by working collaboratively to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC)
The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) is an independent nonprofit coalition of more than 100 influential professional, educational, and governmental organizations that share a common mission to drive collaborative efforts for policy and practices that create a landscape of breastfeeding support across the United States. Join our work to make a difference for our nation's families!
World Alliance For Breastfeeding Action (WABA)
A global network of individuals and organization dedicated to the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding worldwide.
Local Connecticut Legislators
To contact your Connecticut legislators, go to the Connecticut General Assembly website.
Moms Rising
We take on the most critical issues facing women, mothers, and families by educating the public and mobilizing massive grassroots actions
The Connecticut Campaign For Paid Family Leave
The Campaign represents a variety of interests, including: women’s health, eldercare, workers with serious or chronic illnesses, low-wage workers and their families, labor unions, and small businesses.
