Connecticut Advice of Penalties and Sanctions is a program designed to inform employers of the potential civil and criminal penalties and sanctions that may be imposed upon them for violations of various Connecticut laws. This program is administered by the Connecticut Department of Labor. There are two types of Connecticut Advice of Penalties and Sanctions: Civil Advice and Criminal Advice. Civil Advice provides employers with information about potential civil penalties and sanctions that may be imposed for violations of various Connecticut laws, such as wage and hour laws, safety and health regulations, and discrimination laws. Criminal Advice provides employers with information on potential criminal penalties and sanctions that may be imposed for violations of various state laws, such as wage and hour laws, safety and health regulations, and discrimination laws. The Connecticut Advice of Penalties and Sanctions program is designed to help employers understand their responsibilities and comply with their legal obligations. The program also provides employers with information on how to prevent and correct violations, as well as resources to assist employers in managing their compliance obligations.