Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-80a. Hearing conference(a) The parties or their authorized representatives shall appear at the hearing conference on the date and at the time and place specified in the notice of hearing. The presiding officer shall establish d…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-81a. Parties and intervenors(a) The complainant, the commission and the respondent shall be parties. Other persons may petition the presiding officer to participate as parties and intervenors. The presiding officer may grant pa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-82a. Representation; appearances; withdrawals(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the case in support of the complaint shall be presented by the commission. The commission shall be represented by commission…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-83a. Powers and duties of the presiding officer(a) The presiding officer shall have full authority to control the contested case proceeding, to receive motions and other papers, to administer oaths, to admit or to exclude testi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-84a. Amendment of complaint to substitute or add the commission(a) After the appointment of a presiding officer, the commission may move to amend any complaint filed under section 46a-82 of the Connecticut General Statutes to s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-85a. Filing and service of papers(a) For the purposes of Article III, the term \"paper\" means any motion, pleading, memorandum, correspondence or other non-evidentiary document filed with the office of public hearings. (b) Exc…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-86a. Answer(a) A respondent's answer to the complaint and amended complaint shall be filed under oath. The answer shall be in writing and signed by the respondent. The original and one (1) copy shall be filed in accordance with…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-87a. Motions, objections and waiver(a) Except as otherwise permitted by the presiding officer, all motions other than those made orally on the record shall be in writing, stating briefly the order or relief applied for and the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-88a. Default and dismissal(a) The presiding officer may, on his or her own or upon motion by a party, enter an order of default against a respondent if the respondent: (1) Fails to file a written answer as provided for in secti…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-89a. Disclosure of documents(a) Each party shall be afforded the opportunity to inspect and copy relevant and material records, papers and documents not in the possession of the party, except as otherwise provided by applicable…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-8a. Commission offices(a) The commission shall maintain a principal office in Hartford and regional offices. The regional offices shall be in various parts of the state for the convenience of members of the public. The primary …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-90a. Conduct of hearings(a) All hearings shall be conducted by a presiding officer and be open to the public.(b) Parties may call, examine and cross-examine witnesses and introduce evidence into the record of the proceedings, s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-91a. Waiver of hearing; bifurcation of hearing; expedited proceedings(a) The presiding officer, without holding a hearing and with the written consent of the parties, may make findings of fact and conclusions of law upon stipul…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-92a. WitnessesWitnesses at all hearings shall be examined orally, under oath or affirmation. The presiding officer may question witnesses to ensure a full inquiry into all contested facts and to ensure a fair determination of t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-93a. Closing arguments and briefsAt the close of evidence, the parties may present their final arguments on the facts and issues of the case orally before the presiding officer. The presiding officer may, on his or her own, or …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-94a. Final decisions and orders; correction(a) Final decisions and orders shall contain the names and addresses of the parties and intervenors, findings of fact, conclusions of law, the analysis by the presiding officer and an …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-95a. Reconsideration, reversal or modification of final decisionThe final decision and order of the presiding officer may be reconsidered, reversed or modified in accordance with section 4-181a of the Connecticut General Statut…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-96a. Record of proceedingsIn addition to the items specified in section 4-177(d) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the record of a contested case proceeding shall include, but not be limited to: the complaint and any amended…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-97a. Construction of rules and regulationsNothing in section 46a-54-1a to section 46a-54-98a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall be construed to limit the powers of the commission as set forth in …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-98a. SeverabilityIf any provision of section 46a-54-1a to section 46a-54-98a, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies regulations should be found to be unconstitutional or otherwise legally unenforceable, al…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-99a—46a-54-103a. Reserved AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-54

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-54-9a. Public information(a) The public may inspect the commission's public records at its principal office during normal business hours. Requests for information shall be directed to the commission's principal office. There is no…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. Appendix A. Principal OfficeCommission on Human Rights and Opportunities21 Grand StreetHartford, CT 06106CT Toll Free Telephone Number: 1-800-477-5737Telephone Number: (860) 541-3400Facsimile Number: (860) 246-5419TDD Accessible Numbe…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-56(d)-1. DefinitionsAs used in Sections 46a-56 (d)-1 to 46a-56 (d)-7, inclusive:(1) \"Commission\" means the commission on human rights and opportunities created by Section 46a-52 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-56(d)-2. Notification of recoveryWhenever any penalties are recovered in an action by the attorney general pursuant to Section 46a-56 (d) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by Section 5 of Public Act 89-253, the treas…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-56(d)-3. Notification of fund availabilityWhen the commission intends to award any portion of the funds recovered pursuant to Section 46a-56 (d) of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended by Section 5 of Public Act 89-253, it…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-56(d)-4. Application procedureAny minority person, including a business enterprise, interested in applying for funds made available by the commission shall submit an application containing the following information: (1) the name a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-56(d)-5. Review of proposalsThe commission shall review all applications to determine whether:(1) the proposal will assist minority business enterprises;(2) the proposal is technically feasible, given the expertise the applicant c…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-56(d)-6. Award of grantsThe commission may award a grant to any applicant meeting the requirements of Section 46a-56 (d)-5 only by a majority vote of its members present and voting. (Effective June 20, 1990)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-56(d)-7. Monitoring and accounting(a) As a condition to receiving the grant, the applicant shall agree in writing to: (1) faithfully implement the proposal as submitted to the commission;(2) agree to periodic monitoring of the pro…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-1. Scope and purposeThis regulation sets forth policies and procedures to promote equality of opportunity in State approved and registered apprentice training programs and to assure coordination with other state and federal equ…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-10. Complaint procedure(a) Any apprentice or applicant for apprenticeship who believes that he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, mental retardation, marital status, nationa…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-100. Methods of reviewReview of an affirmative action plan shall be conducted by Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities staff using one or more of the following methods: (1) a desk audit of the documents, electronic recor…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-101. Requests for informationIn addition to the plan and documents retained on-site pursuant to law or sections 46a-68-75 to 46a-68-114, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies any other information reasonab…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-102. Standard of review(a) To receive approved status, a plan shall contain all elements required by sections 46a-68-76 to 46a-68-114, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. (b) Additionally a plan shall b…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-103. Plan review and analysisAs part of the review process, a written evaluation of the plan shall be prepared by Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities staff. Such evaluation shall: (1) assess the degree of procedural co…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-104. Staff review; transmittalCommission on Human Rights and Opportunities staff shall review affirmative action plans and transmit a recommendation that a plan be approved, conditionally approved or disapproved to the Commissi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-105. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities review(a) The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities shall formally approve, conditionally approve or disapprove an affirmative action plan. Plans so approved or condition…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-106. Training and technical assistanceThe Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities staff shall provide training and technical assistance to appointing authorities and equal employment opportunity officers in the development…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-107. Delegation of authority(a) To assure effective and efficient implementation and enforcement of section 46a-68 of the Connecticut General Statutes the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities finds that it is necessary …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-108. Letters of commitment(a) If the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities identifies, under the standards announced in sections 46a-68-75 to 46a-68-114, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies any po…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-109. Certificate of noncompliance; service(a) The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities may issue a certificate of noncompliance in accordance with section 46a-68a of the Connecticut General Statutes and sections 46a-68-…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-11. Adjustments in schedulesIf, in the judgment of the department, a particular situation warrants and re-requires special processing and either expedited or extended determination, it shall take the steps necessary to permit s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-110. Petition for withdrawal of certificate; agreements; effect; monitoring; reissuance of certificate(a) An agency receiving a certificate of noncompliance may petition the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities for with…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-111. Request for rescission of certificate; hearings; appeal(a) An agency receiving a certificate of noncompliance may request rescission of the certificate.(b) Upon receipt of a request for rescission, the chairperson of the C…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-112. Certificate of exemption; conciliation; hearings(a) An agency receiving a certificate of noncompliance may petition the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services and the Secretary of the Office of Policy an…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-113. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities complaintsThe Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities may issue a complaint if:(1) it has reason to believe that any person has been engaged in a discriminatory practice as…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-114. Complaint investigation and hearingThe investigation and hearing of a complaint filed pursuant to section 46a-82 of the Connecticut General Statutes and sections 46a-68-75 to 46a-68-114, inclusive, of the Regulations of Co…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-12. Sanctions(a) Where the department, as a result of a compliance review or other reason, determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that an apprenticeship program is operating in a discriminatory manner, and correct…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 46a-68-13. Reinstatement of program registrationAny apprenticeship program deregistered pursuant to this regulation may be reinstated upon presentation of adequate evidence to the department that the apprenticeship program will operat…