Do women breastfeed in your workplace?

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BREASTFEEDING IN PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION
Connecticut General Statutes §46a-64 allows mothers to breastfeed their babies in places of
public accommodation. This law is enforced by the Connecticut Commission on Human
Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), which enforces anti-discrimination laws in the State of
Connecticut.
Mothers can generally breastfeed at a time, place and manner of their choosing while in a
place of public accommodation. They do not have to go to a special area or go into the
restroom. They do not have to cover the baby with a towel or blanket. The owner, manager or
employee of a place of public accommodation cannot request that the mother stop
breastfeeding her baby, cover up, move to a different room or area, or leave.

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Can’t the mother go to the restroom to feed the baby?
No one should have to use a restroom other than for its intended purpose.

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BREASTFEEDING IN THE WORKPLACE
Connecticut law (Connecticut General Statutes Section 31-40w) and Federal law (Public Law
111-148, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, amending Section 7 of the Fair
Labor Standards Act), state that your employer must allow you to breastfeed or express
breast milk at work.

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Does the law apply if I work for a small business?
Yes. Even if you are the only employee, the law covers you. Be aware that under the federal
law, employers with less than 50 employees may be exempt from providing break time if it
would be an undue hardship on the employer.

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