Connecticut's 2023 General Assembly concluded last week. But for the first time in many years, many of the major pieces of legislation in the labor and employment area did not pass. In fact, the legislative session will ultimately be thought of for the bills that died on the floor, rather than for the bills that passed.
In this post, we will recap the key points from this past term, highlight the enacted laws and shed light on some close calls that could have had significant implications.
Connecticut's prevailing wage law underwent amendments to extend coverage to contractors providing "security services." Effective from October 1, 2023, the bill also mandates contractors to adhere to standard wage rates and make any necessary adjustments annually. The law also enhances enforcement provisions, enabling aggrieved employees to bring civil actions in Superior Court, providing employee rights and remedies for violations.
Public Act No. 23-35, enacted on June 5, 2023, expanded the definition of "employee" to allow nearly all workers, beyond first responders, to claim workers' compensation benefits for certain qualifying events related to post-traumatic stress injuries. The act also aligns the recovery options for employees with those...
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