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Policy Manual 
HEALTH AND SAFETY

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Nursing Mothers

Policy An employee who is a nursing mother may, at her discretion, breastfeed or express breast milk onsite at her workplace during her meal or break periods.

The Department shall not discriminate against, discipline or take any adverse employment action against a nursing mother who elects to exercise the above rights.

Legal Reference:  Public Act 01-182, An Act Concerning Breastfeeding in the Workplace
Location of Nursing Room Each Department office, sub-office and facility shall provide a room or other location in close proximity to the work area, other than a toilet stall, where the employee can breastfeed or express her milk in private.

Such location shall be private, clean and include the following:

  • lockable door
  • electrical outlet
  • chair
  • small table
  • wastebasket, and
  • sink with running water nearby.
Scheduling the Nursing Room Each workplace shall designate a contact person to be responsible for scheduling the use of the nursing room.
Employee's Responsibilities A mother who wishes to utilize a nursing room shall
  • notify her supervisor of such intent
  • schedule the nursing room with the workplace contact person
  • make arrangements for the baby to be brought to the workplace during the employee's breaks or lunch period
  • provide a cooler for the storage of expressed milk if there is no refrigeration available at the site.

Connecticut Department of Children and Families                                                               Effective Date:   November 1, 2002 (New)