Human Resources
Department Duties & Responsibilities
The Human Resources function is led by the Town Administrator through the First Selectman's Office and provides service in the areas of:
- Recruitment, onboarding and recognition of staff
- Personnel policies
- Employee benefit administration - detailed descriptions of each benefit and specific benefit plan terms are available upon request.
- Employee assistance program
- Compliance with employment and labor laws
- Labor relations
- Workplace safety
- Employee education training and development
The First Selectman acts as the Personnel Director and administers all personnel policies and procedures of the Town. The Town Administrator oversees the Human Resources function.
Insurance & Risk Management
The Finance Officer/Treasurer acts as the Insurance/Risk Manager and administers the insurance and payroll functions.
Training & Resources
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. It is the policy of the Town of Ellington to comply with all federal and state laws (Click here)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): The Town of Ellington is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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What it is: Title VI is a federal law that protects individuals from discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs and activities that receive federal funding.
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What it prohibits: It prohibits discrimination in areas like education, employment, housing, and public services.
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Who it protects: It protects all individuals, regardless of their race, color, or national origin.
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How it's enforced: Federal agencies are responsible for ensuring that recipients of federal funds comply with Title VI. They may investigate complaints of discrimination and take action to address violations.
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Why it's important: Title VI helps ensure that all individuals have equal access to programs and activities that receive federal funding, regardless of their race, color, or national origin.