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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the non-emergency contact number for the local police station in Bridgeport, Connecticut?

  The non-emergency contact number of the local police station in Bridgeport is 203‑576‑7671.

• Where can I get a copy of police reports for incidents related to my case in Bridgeport, Connecticut?

  If you need an incident report from Bridgeport Police, please call 203-581-5270 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. - 05:00 P.M. You can also come to the police station at 300 Congress Street Bridgeport, CT 06604.

• What is the legal age to work in Bridgeport?

  14- to 15-year-olds in Bridgeport can be permitted to work in certain occupations without the need to obtain permits. These occupations can be in the agricultural sector, professional firms such as law offices, and licensed summer camps. Working permits will be issued by the Connecticut Department of Education for jobs in private or municipal golf courses. Jobs in the food or laundry services are not allowed.

• How can an employee in Bridgeport be misclassified?

  An employee in Bridgeport can be misclassified as an independent contractor instead of an employee. While classifying employees can be complicated, some employers do this on purpose to earn more profit. Various government agencies provide guidance to establish employee classification. Examples are the CT Department of Revenue Service's "common law rules" and the CT Department of Labor's Unemployment Compensation Division's "ABC" test.

• How can the Connecticut Labor Department help displaced employees in Bridgeport?

  The Connecticut DOL through its Bridgeport American Job Center provides employment assistance in the metro. The center offers job-hunting workshops, employment counseling, and apprenticeship referrals. It can also assist with unemployment insurance, veteran services, and employer recruitment. It is located at 2 Lafayette Square, Bridgeport, CT 06604, and can be reached through its main number at (203) 455-2700.

• What kinds of employees in Bridgeport are covered under the CT Paid Leave Act?

  An individual in Bridgeport who provides services to an employer and receives a W-2 tax classification can be covered under the CT Paid Leave Act. These individuals are still considered employees if they do not pay unemployment insurance or Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes. Different employee types may be covered and this includes seasonal workers, corporate executives, and student employees.

• How far back in employment background checks are allowed in Bridgeport?

  Because of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, background checks on a job applicant in Bridgeport can only go as far back as seven years. Therefore, adverse information such as bankruptcy, civil lawsuits, collections, and liens should not show up on the check if they are more than seven years old. Convictions criminal in nature will still show up no matter how many years old but expungements may not.