Whistleblower retaliation complaints

 

What is whistleblower retaliation

Whistleblower retaliation complaints are handled by the Office of Public Hearings (OPH).

"Whistleblowing" is reporting certain behavior such as corruption or mismanagement to the Auditors of Public Accounts, the Attorney General, or similar entities. State law prohibits state agencies, quasi-public agencies, and large state contractors from retaliating against their employees for whistleblowing.

If you have been retaliated against for being a whistleblower, you can file a complaint with OPH within 90 days of the retaliation.

Learn about whistleblower retaliation protections  

Key complaints and resources

 

File a whistleblower retaliation complaint
Learn how to file a whistleblower retaliation complaint in Connecticut. Follow clear, step‑by‑step instructions from OPH.
 

List of Large State Contractors
Any company with a state or quasi‑public agency contract of $5,000,000 or more is prohibited from retaliating against whistleblowers. Check OPH's List of Large State Contractors.
 

Got questions?
Get answers about whistleblower retaliation. Learn who is covered, when to file, what forms are needed. Learn what may happen after a complaint is filed with the OPH.

Whistleblower retaliation legal information

Human Rights Referee decisions

View decisions from Human Rights Referees in whistleblower retaliation cases. Including indexes and summaries from the Office of Public Hearings.
Learn about decisions and rulings in whistleblower retaliation cases 

Whistleblower retaliation statute

This law explains how workers stay safe when they speak up. It also explains how retaliation complaints are checked.
Review the law to learn more about whistleblower retaliation 

Whistleblower retaliation regulations

These regulations help make sure cases are treated fairly and follow Connecticut’s law. They help people who are part of a complaint.
Review the whistleblower retaliation regulations to learn more about OPH 
 

About the Office of Public Hearings

The Office of Public Hearings (OPH) holds hearings for whistleblower retaliation cases. OPH also holds public hearings on discrimination cases referred by CHRO's investigators. The office shares calendars, decisions, forms, and other information online.

Contact OPH at: Phone: (860) 418-8770 Email: officeofpublichearings@ct.gov Mail: 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 2, Hartford, CT 06103

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