Trainings and education

 

Rights, responsibilities, and training

CHRO offers training and education to help people understand their rights and responsibilities. Programs cover fair housing, contract compliance, workplace requirements, and civil rights topics. Resources are available online and in person for employers, contractors, project owners, housing providers, and community members.

Programs and resources cover:

  • Fair housing rights and requirements
  • Contract compliance for project owners and contractors
  • Sexual harassment prevention training
  • Domestic violence and workplace resources
  • Community outreach and educational programs

Training programs and resources


 

Fair housing law training online

Every few months CHRO holds a virtual training for landlords, tenants, and housing professionals on state and federal fair housing law. Register to learn your rights and obligations.

 

Contract compliance for project owners

Are you a project owner that has received state funding for a construction project? Register for a training to learn the process and your obligations.

 

Contract compliance training for contractors

Are you a contractor working on a state-funded construction project? Register for our training to learn about filing your Good Faith Efforts Plan.

 

Civil rights education and outreach

CHRO engages in education and outreach to help Connecticut residents learn about their civil rights.
 

Sexual harassment prevention training

Connecticut law requires employers to provide sexual harassment prevention training. CHRO provides a free sexual harassment training that employers can use to satisfy their legal obligations. Click the link below for the following:

  • Complete required sexual harassment prevention training courses
  • Access required workplace postings for employers
  • Review guidance and related resources from CHRO
Sexual harassment prevention training online course  

Domestic violence prevention information

Access information about domestic violence, including an educational video and downloadable resources in English and Spanish.

Recognize the significance of identifying domestic violence 

Learn about the mental and emotional consequences that follow domestic violence.

Domestic violence and resources in CT (PDF) 

Domestic violence controls several areas of the victim. It is a person's desire for power over another.

Violencia doméstica y recursos en Connecticut (PDF) 

Domestic violence controls several areas of the victim. It is a person's desire for power over another. This document is in Spanish.