Title 31, Title 31: Labor

Sec. 31-354b. Finance account within Second Injury Fund. Subaccounts. Duties of State Treasurer. (a) There is established within the Second Injury Fund an account to be known as the finance account. The account shall be administered by the State Treasurer as a trust fund in, and …

Sec. 31-355. Hearings; awards. Payments from Second Injury Fund on employer's failure to comply with award. Civil action for reimbursement. Insolvent insurer. Settlements and agreements. Failure of uninsured employer to pay. (a) The administrative law judge shall give notice to t…

Sec. 31-355a. Collection of moneys owed to the Second Injury Fund. Tax warrants. Lien. Foreclosure. (a) Whenever the Second Injury Fund is required, pursuant to section 31-355, to pay benefits or compensation mandated by the provisions of this chapter for any employer or insurer …

Sec. 31-355b. Actions against entities failing to comply with Second Injury Fund reporting requirements. Upon request by the State Treasurer, the Attorney General is authorized to bring an action in the Superior Court against any employer or any private insurance carrier or inter…

Sec. 31-356. Short title: Full Employment Act of 1972. This chapter may be cited as the “Full Employment Act of 1972”. (1972, P.A. 221, S. 1.)

Sec. 31-357. Statement of policy. It is the continuing policy and responsibility of the state government to use all practicable means consistent with its needs and obligations and other essential considerations of state policy, with the assistance and cooperation of industry, agr…

Secs. 31-358 to 31-361. Council of Economic Advisors: Duties; utilization of materials and services of other agencies; meetings, compensation and reimbursement of expenses. Sections 31-358 to 31-361, inclusive, are repealed. (1972, P.A. 221, S. 3–7; P.A. 74-194, S. 1–4; P.A. 75-2…

Sec. 31-362. Governor to report to General Assembly. Section 31-362 is repealed, effective October 1, 2017. (1972, P.A. 221, S. 7; P.A. 17-219, S. 14.)

Sec. 31-362a. Commission on Job Innovation and Development. Section 31-362a is repealed. (P.A. 75-208, S. 1, 2, 4; P.A. 76-56, S. 5, 6; P.A. 77-614, S. 609, 610.)

Sec. 31-362b. Duties of Commissioner of Economic and Community Development. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development shall: (1) Evaluate existing and potential job skills needed for Connecticut business and industry; (2) coordinate and recommend improvements in voca…

Sec. 31-362c. Statement of policy. Minijobs. It is found and declared that there has been and continues to be a severe unemployment problem in this state; that allowing unemployment to go unchecked results in increased state costs in the form of welfare benefits, jobless payments…

Sec. 31-362d. Definitions. For purposes of sections 31-362b to 31-362f, inclusive: (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, and (2) “Minijob” means a job with a maximum work week of twenty-five hours per week. (P.A. 76-56, S. 2, 6; P.A. 77-…

Sec. 31-362e. Responsibilities of commissioner with regard to minijobs. The commissioner shall in addition to the responsibilities prescribed by section 31-362b: (1) Develop a plan to implement the minijob concept; (2) Coordinate and implement the minijob development plan, includ…

Sec. 31-362f. Pilot minijob program. The commission shall institute a pilot minijob program in a limited area and shall report to the 1977 session of the General Assembly on or before February 1, 1977, with respect, thereto, including in such report any recommendations for legisl…

Sec. 31-362g. Defense diversification. Alternative use committees. (a) As used in this section, “defense contract” includes any contract for the production or manufacture of weapons or other defense equipment to be used by the military or naval forces of this state or the United …

Secs. 31-363 to 31-366. Committee of Concern for Connecticut Jobs. Sections 31-363 to 31-366, inclusive, are repealed. (1972, P.A. 162, S. 1–4; P.A. 77-614, S. 609, 610.)

Sec. 31-367. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a) “Commissioner” means the Labor Commissioner or his designated agent; (b) “Commission” means the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission established under this chapter; …

Sec. 31-368. Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Coordination of activities with the Workers' Compensation Commission. (a) There is created in the Labor Department a Division of Occupational Safety and Health, which shall be comprised of a subdivision for safety, a subdiv…

Sec. 31-369. Application of chapter. (a) This chapter applies to all employers, employees and places of employment in the state except the following: (1) Employees of the United States government; and (2) working conditions of employees over which federal agencies other than the …

Sec. 31-370. Duties of employer and employee. (a) Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees. (b) Each emp…

Sec. 31-371. Regulations. In the adoption of regulations under the authority of this chapter, the commissioner shall: (a) Provide for the preparation, adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations governing the conditions of employment of general and special application in all wor…

Sec. 31-372. Adoption of federal and state standards. Variances. (a) The commissioner shall provide for the adoption of all occupational health and safety standards, amendments or changes adopted or recognized by the United States Secretary of Labor under the authority of the Occ…

Sec. 31-373. Committee on Occupational Safety and Health. Section 31-373 is repealed. (P.A. 73-379, S. 7, 21; P.A. 77-614, S. 609, 610.)

Sec. 31-374. Inspections and investigations. Records. (a) In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter the commissioner, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the employer, is authorized (1) to enter without advance notice, except as provided in regulations adopted in …

Sec. 31-375. Citation for violation. (a) If, upon inspection or investigation, the commissioner or his authorized representative believes that an employer has violated any provision of sections 31-369 and 31-370, any standard promulgated pursuant to section 31-372 or any regulati…

Sec. 31-376. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. (a) There shall continue to be a Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission which shall be within the Labor Department for administrative purposes only. Said commission shall consist of five members …

Sec. 31-377. Notice to employer of contest period and proposed assessment. Action by review commission. (a) If, after inspection or investigation, the commissioner issues a citation pursuant to section 31-375, he shall, within a reasonable time after the termination of such inspe…

Sec. 31-378. Appeal from review commission. Any person, including the commissioner, adversely affected or aggrieved by an order of the review commission, after all administrative remedies provided by this chapter have been exhausted, is entitled to judicial review in accordance w…

Sec. 31-379. Discriminatory practices prohibited. Complaint: Filing; hearing; relief. Appeal to Superior Court. (a) No person shall discharge, discipline, penalize or in any manner discriminate against any employee (1) because such employee has filed any complaint or instituted o…

Sec. 31-380. Enjoining of conditions or practices at places of employment. Mandamus against commissioner for failure to act. (a) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction upon petition by the commissioner to restrain or enjoin any conditions or practices in any place of employme…

Sec. 31-381. Confidentiality of information obtained. All information reported to or otherwise obtained by the commissioner or his representatives or any member of the commission in connection with any inspection or proceeding under this chapter which contains or which might reve…

Sec. 31-382. Penalties. (a) Any employer who wilfully or repeatedly violates the requirements of sections 31-369 and 31-370, any standard or order promulgated pursuant to section 31-372, or regulations prescribed pursuant to this chapter, may be assessed a civil penalty of not mo…

Sec. 31-383. Research and demonstration projects. The commissioner shall conduct research and undertake demonstration projects relating to occupational safety and health issues and problems either within the Labor Department or by grants or contracts. The commissioner may prescri…

Sec. 31-384. Education programs. (a) The commissioner shall conduct directly or by grants or contracts education programs to provide an adequate supply of qualified personnel to carry out the purposes of this chapter and informational programs on the importance and proper use of …

Sec. 31-385. Reports to U.S. Secretary of Labor. In regard to the administration and enforcement of this chapter the commissioner shall make such reports to the Secretary of Labor of the United States in such form and containing such information as the Secretary shall from time t…

Sec. 31-386. Definitions. When used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Commissioners” means the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and the Labor Commissioner; (b) “Unemployment rate” means the rate of unemployment within any labor market …

Sec. 31-387. State bonds for grants to municipalities. (a) The State Bond Commission shall have the power, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, from time to time, to authorize the issuance of bonds of the state in one or more series and in principal amounts not exce…

Sec. 31-388. Employment projects eligible for state assistance. Requirements. Section 31-388 is repealed, effective October 1, 2002. (P.A. 75-608, S. 3, 7; P.A. 77-614, S. 73, 284, 610; P.A. 82-314, S. 42, 63; P.A. 87-496, S. 100, 110; P.A. 95-250, S. 1; P.A. 96-211, S. 1, 5, 6; …

Sec. 31-389. Project grants. Determination of amount. (a) The state, acting by and in the discretion of the commissioners, and with the approval of the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, may enter into a contract with an eligible municipality for state financial as…

Sec. 31-390. Project regulations and supervision. (a) The Labor Commissioner and the Commissioners of Economic and Community Development and Administrative Services shall have the right of inspection of any such project at any time. (b) The Labor Commissioner and the Commissioner…

Sec. 31-391. State bonds. (a) All of the provisions of section 3-20 which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter are hereby adopted and shall apply to all bonds authorized by the State Bond Commission pursuant to this chapter, and temporary notes in anticipation…

Sec. 31-396. Definitions. As used in sections 31-396 to 31-403, inclusive: (1) “Occupational disease” means any disease which is peculiar to an occupation, or related to an occupation, in which an employee was or is engaged and which is due to causes, in excess of the ordinary ha…

Sec. 31-397. Grants-in-aid to occupational health clinics. (a) The Labor Commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Health, shall encourage the development of occupational health clinics by making grants-in-aid to public and nonprofit organizations. Such grants…

Sec. 31-398. Grants-in-aid for auxiliary occupational health clinics. The Labor Commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Health, shall encourage the development of auxiliary occupational health clinics by making grants-in-aid to such auxiliary occupational he…

Sec. 31-399. Collection of data regarding occupational illnesses and injuries. (a) The statistical division within the Workers' Compensation Commission shall receive and coordinate data from occupational health clinics, auxiliary occupational health clinics and other data bases a…

Sec. 31-400. Evaluation of emergency situation. Recommendations to reduce risks. Notifications. Penalty. (a) In the event of recognition of a health emergency, suggested disease cluster or imminent hazard, the Commissioner of Public Health and the Labor Commissioner, upon their o…