While significant bills impacting Connecticut employers were signed into law, proposed employer mandates on pay transparency, paid sick leave, and predictive scheduling failed to gain the necessary votes for passage in 2023. Here are some of the year’s notable legislative developments.

What Passed . . .

Effective October 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted:

• Amendment to Physician Non-compete Statute – Buried in “An Act Concerning Health and Wellness for Connecticut Residents” are amendments to the physician non-compete statute that change the definition of a physician’s “primary practice site” to require mutual written agreement of the parties. The Act also restricts enforcement of a non-compete where the physician does not agree to any proposed material change to the compensation terms of the agreement prior to or at the time of the extension or renewal of such agreement. The Act also extends non-compete restrictions to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs).

• Expansion of PTSD Benefits under Workers’ Compensation Act – Expands benefit eligibility for post-traumatic stress injuries to any employee who witnesses the death of an individual or witnesses an individual lose a vital body part while at work. Previously, such benefits were available only to police officers, parole officers and firefighters. Duration of PTSD benefits remains capped at 52 weeks. Effective January 1, 2024.

• Revision of Non-discrimination Statutes – Revises the...

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